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Making Plans
I have been asked by a number of people what I’m doing in New Zealand. In many ways, the same questions that are posed to me about my travel can also be applied to my writing.
Sep 134 min read
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Museums and the Art of Storytelling
The Auckland Art Gallery I am an avid museum-goer. Next to travel and hands-on experience, it’s one of the best ways to learn. They are...
Aug 153 min read
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What Is Luck?
I consider myself to be very lucky, in the grand scheme of things.
Jul 115 min read
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The Importance of Trying New Things
I just returned from a 2-week stint in Iceland. Typically, I do not vacation for rest and relaxation. While I can appreciate the need for...
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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I Win One, I Lose One
Today’s the day! I am now officially an author. How does it feel? It’s actually a little difficult to say. As thrilled as I am, there’s a...
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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When Is a Book Ready?
With less than 10 days before I publish Specks of Dust , I figured now would be as good a time as any to write a new blog post. (Myself...
Jun 6, 20234 min read
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The Year of Russian Literature: Huzzah!
I admit, when I began 2021, I did not anticipate turning my reading into anything thematic. While I’ll save the discussion of how I pick...
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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Taking the Lead Magnets
For a little while now, I have had a free short story available for those who sign up for my email list. It took me multiple tries,...
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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Moving Forward
It has been too long since I’ve written here. To get you up to speed on my activities, I decided to write a blog post about it. Most of...
Sep 14, 20212 min read
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15 Odd Facts To Know About Me
Chances are that you, dear reader probably know me personally.
But how well do you really know me?
Jul 9, 20202 min read
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How I Come Up With Stories
^ Me reading at the orphanage where I worked as a volunteer during the summer of 2017 Every writer has her/his own method of discovering...
Jul 9, 20202 min read
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5 Books that Most Influenced My Writing Style for Specks of Dust
It seems that with every book I read, my writing style shifts, sometimes in a minor and temporary way, and sometimes in big and...
Jul 9, 20202 min read
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