D.K. Sanz/Kyrian Lyndon's Blog, page 27
July 5, 2015
WHAT IS THE HEART OF YOUR MOTIVATION?
If you are an author, you know this, we don’t just write a book and query agents or publishers. We are entrepreneurs, hustling to compete in an oversaturated market. Beyond the ongoing creative process, you devote a lot of time and effort to marketing, interacting with your potential audience, avoiding controversial issues, and essentially walking on eggshells. It’s hard to […]
June 18, 2015
FORMATION OF NEW PUBLISHING COMPANY
I am delighted to announce the formation of my new corporation, Moonlit Dawn Publications. MDP will have a couple of functions, but I will share what may be of interest to others. Down the road, I would like to publish anthologies to showcase poets and writers of fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and a few other genres. It may one day be […]
HEALING FROM A STRESS FRACTURE
I tripped over the uneven sidewalk on my block a month ago, twisting my foot twice trying to prevent the fall. I couldn’t flex my foot without feeling pain. I went home, got in bed, put ice on my foot and fell asleep. Then the building’s central fire alarm went off. The sheer volume of that alarm is horrifying. I […]
June 5, 2015
WHY CAITLYN MATTERS
Insisting that anyone would “choose” becoming a transgender and willingly embrace everything that comes with that is plain madness. There are easier ways to generate publicity and accumulate more wealth, as I am sure Caitlyn Jenner is aware. There are those who don’t understand what we are celebrating. How about this, for one thing—the freedom that comes with authenticity? I […]
June 1, 2015
LOVE OR ADDICTION?
Some people are fortunate to have the discernment required in connecting with others. Many, despite their intelligence, self-sufficiency, and well-meaning hearts find themselves in unhealthy relationships. I see it happening often. Based on experience, I offer these warning signs. Red flags have been waved and ignored. We witness behavior that raises an eyebrow, things we don’t ordinarily condone. It could […]
May 25, 2015
MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE
Despite so much controversy about war and U.S. involvement, today is about the men and women, often very young men and women, who are willing to sacrifice for the freedom of all. Most of us know how to soldier on for ourselves and the people we love. Many of us would put our lives on the line for a loved one. Some might even do it for a stranger. For these soldiers, we are all loved ones whose lives and precious freedom they will protect without hesitation, without condition. No matter what we may want the world to be like, they are dealing with the reality of what it is and giving everything for the hope of making it better. My heart, my thoughts, my love today is with all those who have served and their families. Thank you! Click here for another special Memorial Day Tribute Filed under: Blogs Tagged: MEMORIAL DAY
May 18, 2015
THE ADDICTED AND AFFLICTED
It’s easy to judge the impaired, to walk away, make fun. It’s easy to take advantage of their vulnerabilities. What’s not easy is acceptance, and that’s unfortunate because acceptance paves the way to learning and understanding. Without it, there can be no solution or resolution. What’s not easy either is helping to heal those wounds. Unfortunately, the afflicted/addicted are often […]
STIGMA OF THE ADDICTED AND THE AFFLICTED
A friend of mine recently divulged that she is not only battling the addiction of a loved one but also the stigma and the harsh judgment of people around her. She is, in part, my inspiration for today’s post. In fact, I dedicate today’s post to the courageous individuals who walk alongside their addicted and afflicted family members and friends, […]
May 11, 2015
AN OPEN LETTER TO YOUR INNER CHILD BY ALISON NAPI
I am often in awe of beautiful things shared from the heart. This “love letter”, by Alison Napi, appeared on Rebelle Society, one of my favorite sites. It speaks to many of us, regardless of what we may believe about miracles and God. It’s worth sharing over and over. Enjoy. An Open Letter to Your Inner Child by Alison Napi […]
May 3, 2015
SHADOWS OF MY SOUL
This poem was written ten years before the publication of A Dark Rose Blooms, but I included it at the beginning of the book. It’s one of my personal favorites because it’s about the tenacious human spirit and resilience, the will to get up every time, evolving, and the beauty of surrender. (I provided the text in case the podcast […]
