Many talk about the heat and relentless winds. Most athletes train well enough for the dozens of miles of asphalt and barren country views. But few riders can ever be fully prepared for the Hotter 'N Hell hundred mile bike ride. On August 25th, 2018, I was one of thousands of cyclists taken by surprise … Continue reading Finish Line Report: Hotter ‘N Hell 100 Miles
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My Work was Accepted for Publication!
This is my success story, and I hope it'll be yours one day, too. Back in April of this year, I was contacted by a representative of Z Publishing House. She had come across my blog and expressed interest in receiving a submission of my writing for their fall publication, titled Texas's Emerging Writers: An … Continue reading My Work was Accepted for Publication!
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 8: An Encounter Beyond Goatman’s Bridge (Part 2)
Good horror stories have grown sparse. Why, in this day and age, have we seen fewer compelling characters and more violence in shows, movies, and books? Since when did survival and sacrifice become so mediocre (I'm looking at you, The Walking Dead)? The answer, I believe, lies in what many screenwriters and authors have neglected: … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 8: An Encounter Beyond Goatman’s Bridge (Part 2)
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 8: An Encounter Beyond Goatman’s Bridge
Every story that I write is born in darkness. Each one is cloaked beneath shadows of doubt, anonymity, and a creeping sense of distress over the importance of their thematic messages. Writing is fighting to bring my characters, plot, and drama to life, and most days it's an uphill battle with a stone or two … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 8: An Encounter Beyond Goatman’s Bridge
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 7: To Argyle (Part 2)
“A monster lies in wait in me, A stew of wounds and misery, But fiercer still in life and limb, The me that lies in wait in him.” ― Clive Barker Dark speculative fiction sometimes demands a dark protagonist. Not just one with vices and virtues, but rather, somebody who you can see both active … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 7: To Argyle (Part 2)
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 7: To Argyle (Part 1)
Hello and good evening, ladies and peeps! If you would like to learn more about my new post-apocalyptic horror novel, The Swarm and the Flyer, I have another excerpt for you from my current WIP. But hold on a sec. This isn't just a one-man show. Do I want more publicity and support for my … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 7: To Argyle (Part 1)
White Goat, Black Sheep
Summary Kimberly Ann Priest's White Goat, Black Sheep is a soul-stirring collection of haunting poetry. Priest weaves sexual abuse, trauma, motherhood, and religion into a narrative tapestry that spans the entire human condition. Her words are a solemn ode for the birth, growth, and loss of childhood innocence. Initial Impressions After having had the pleasure of meeting … Continue reading White Goat, Black Sheep
Finish Line Report: Best of the Best
Welcome back to my Finish Line Report series! With my last race of the 2017 season now under my belt, I have so much to reflect on from the past year. I've also started my winter training in full force. First, however, I'd like to recap how the Best of the Best went. Apologies in … Continue reading Finish Line Report: Best of the Best
The Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #6: Eating Well
Hello and good evening, fellow bloggers, vloggers, and misfits! Here's my latest entry in my vlog series. In this video, I zone in on nutrition and eating well. Time to shatter the stereotypical notion that guys and gals in their 20s don't shop well when it comes to groceries! Being a triathlete and acro yogi … Continue reading The Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #6: Eating Well
Race Rundown: Cowtown Half Marathon 2017
Firing up a new race season has always been an inimitable process for me, ever since I did my first duathlon back in February of 2011. This year I moved forward with my triathlon training fairly quickly, which I attribute to the numerous ups and downs that I had in December. I felt like a … Continue reading Race Rundown: Cowtown Half Marathon 2017
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