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Yes, I Lived a Double Life

Most people were pretty surprised recently when I came out of the writer’s closet.

“Why keep it a secret?” “What else are you hiding?” “Now I’m not sure who you are anymore.”

These are some of the comments I’ve gotten. Ninety-nine percent of the people in my life had no idea that I declined social invites and perfected a hermit lifestyle because I’m a writer. And so when I dropped the news with also the details that I’d finished a three book series during this stint, I surprised a lot of folks.

Here’s the first reason for my secrecy: First of all, saying you’re writing a book is like saying you’re going to New York to get a job on Broadway. Most people smile politely and then shake their head and say “good for you.” However, when you come out of the writer’s closet after the books are completed, people are impressed. You’re not aspiring to write anymore, you’ve written. Secondly, I love my friends and family, but writing is a very personal and intimate affair. Instinctively I knew I had to keep people out of my head. The first question people have when you say you’re writing is, “What’s it about?” And then people have suggestions or comments and then you’re no longer alone writing this book. Aunt Mary tells you to put a character in your book who resembles Grandpa Bob. Tell people after the books are done and they only have encouragement to offer (I’ve found), no input or advice on settings and plot line.

So that’s why I lived this secret life. Just suited me better. And while I’m at it, divulging secrets, I’ll tell you that I also had a fairly successful blog for a few years. It was under a pseudonym. Again me with the secrets. The reason this time is it was a memoir and I didn’t want to publicly air all the family secrets. But I’ve got a story or two from that blog that would fit perfect here (paranormal stuff), so be on the lookout.

 

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Breakfast

I really couldn’t resist. As a Southern, I find the best days are the ones I start off with a bowl of grits. These cheesy grits are truly delicious. Don’t ask for the recipe. It’s not that type of blog. And I’m only posting this to be ironic, something I do all too often.

 

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Begrudgingly Blogging

I’m going to start this blog off with some honestly. Refreshing, huh?

I would rather write another book series of 320K words than write a single blog entry. Blogging is intimidating. So why am I doing it? Well, everyone else is… And yes, I’d jump off the cliff if my friends did.

Then there’s also all the advice that says blogging is the best way to build a platform for writers. I’m a writer. I need a platform. I need ways to keep people interested. Drive traffic. But to write a blog these days seems like trying to reinvent the wheel. I could post pictures of my breakfast or narrate my life as a writer, but that’s kind of being done. Sure I’ll post breakfast pics randomly, just for fun. And I’ll give insights into the odd things I do as a writer. I’ll even offer small tidbits about my journey, if it helps any aspiring authors.

However, this blog needs to be done differently if I’m going to do it. So the main topic will focus on true paranormal stories. That’s what interests me. That’s what The Lucidite Series is about. And hell that’s what you all really want to read about, right? Is telekinesis real? What are some scientific studies that involve telepathy? And how do you hone your intuitive abilities so you can get tomorrow’s lottery numbers? Check back often for the answers to these questions and more.

And as a bonus, I might even throw in a rant or two here or there. So be warned, don’t cut me off in traffic.

“Are you kidding? That guy was a mystery wrapped in an enigma and crudely stapled to a ticking f&@$ing time bomb. He was either going to hit somebody or start a blog.” ― Lev Grossman, The Magicians

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