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October 31, 2016
Phidlestix
One of my author pals wrote a fabulous story for Halloween to share with the world. What a treat! I mean, what’s scarier than clowns, right? I love the quote at the beginning. (I’m a quote junkie and I don’t want cured, thank you very much.) This evil in your eyes is this evil in disguise. […]
October 28, 2016
Pale Barn Ghosts – “3×8”
Happy Halloween! My short story, “Going Home” is set in small-town Pennsylvania, where I grew up. A place of twisty roads, old farmhouses, and Revolutionary War-era graveyards. I’m not exactly a horror story writer. (Well, I guess I am NOW…) But I do like a good twist and gobs of mystery. Honestly, “Going Home” was really fun […]
October 26, 2016
Book Review: Firefight by Brandon Sanderson
“You seem okay now.” She toyed with her gun, flicking the weapon’s safety on and off, her eyes still upward. “It’s easier around you. I don’t know why.” Well, that was something. It made me think. “Maybe it has to do with your weakness.” –Firefight by Brandon Sanderson Firefight is the second book in The […]
October 24, 2016
You Can Never Go Home Again
Pop had two settings—gentle and high-heat. A beacon of patience until pushed too far, the former boxing champ inside my mild-mannered father could emerge without warning. I feared facing the fighter inside if I lost Pop’s dog. When first I arrived at my father’s doorstep two days ago, Pop didn’t ask any questions. Never loquacious, […]
October 21, 2016
Its A Crazy Thing – LSU
“I’ve got some poor, unlucky, bummed-out, over-worked, sick and tired angel begging not to have to help me…” –It’s a Crazy Thing, Poplife, LSU (Michael Knott and band) These lyrics are some of my favorites and definitely went through my mind as I was creating the story, “Angel of Mondays.” I thought it would be […]
October 17, 2016
Why Me?
“Why me?” “The defining event takes place on a Monday. You are Zaniel, angel of Mondays, correct?” “Yes, Michael, I am. I suppose Monday’s are my thing. But, if you think about it, my name means nothing, you know, compared to the Name above all names. To be honest, I often wonder about Tuesdays.” -“Angel […]
October 14, 2016
Laura Marling – The Captain & The Hourglass
Dedicated to the passengers of the Remnant and their Captain from the Days of the Guardian Trilogy. (Laura looks a lot like Ainsling!) Listen to more from young, talented female singer/songwriter, Laura Marling! All new subscribers to my newsletter get a free ebook copy of Tigress! Filed under: christianity, Science Fiction, Soundtrack, YA Fiction Tagged: soundtrack […]
October 10, 2016
The Singer Wore A Mask…
The Singer wore a mask. Turquoise feathers and midnight-blue fabric disguised her face. She unpacked an acoustic guitar and set up a microphone stand in a cleared-out section of the dark coffee shop. The Writer strolled through the front door. He grinned like a hungry wolf as he sauntered up to the coffee bar. “The […]
October 7, 2016
The Scientist | Coldplay Acoustic Cover | Narvaez Music Covers | REALITYCHANGERS
Kids are awesome! Life is hard, and they bring such raw joy and renewed perspective. I know a lot of amazing kids. One of them is named Enzo. He was born with Cri-du-chat syndrome and he’s my hero. If you met Enzo, you’d understand. Not only is he a sweetheart, he’s got a contagious smile. I’m […]
October 3, 2016
New Anthology Featuring Children With Special Needs Available Soon!
“Hey! Let’s play a new kind of tag!” “What’s it called?” Ethan asked with earnest curiosity. Brayden tried to pretend he hadn’t just made up the game in his head. “Uh . . . it’s called . . . shark tag.” “How do you play?” Chloe asked. The rest of the kids quieted so they […]
