Different Solution to Writer's Block
Sometimes I feel inspired to write a particular story or book, but when I sit down to write, I feel overwhelmed, restless, or like I’m simply not sure what I want to put down on the page. I found a great solution recently. I’m currently working on a book that I started a few months […]
Oxygen Defined Published by Ginosko Literary Journal
One of my short fiction pieces, “Oxygen Defined”, was published today by Ginosko Literary Journal! Check it out here, page 113: http://www.ginoskoliteraryjournal.com/images/ginosko13.pdf. There are lots of great works in this volume as well as past volumes, and I’m very excited to be among the authors published in this journal. Tell me about your experiences being published, […]
Morals and Ethics in Your Work
I recently read a Victorian novel called Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope, and the thing which stood out the most to me was the author’s unusual opinions on morals. One example is that one of the male characters, Burgo Fitzgerald, can’t help that he’s an alcoholic and a gambler with no real feelings for […]
Article Published by Indian River Juice
If you’re interested in why organic foods are better for you, check out my latest article called “Organic Truth: Beyond the Plate”, published by Indian River Juice: http://indianriverjuice.com/2013/06/17/organic-goodness/. Here’s the lead-in to the article: “Eating healthy is very important to us here at Indian River and we live by our Grapefruit inspired diet as it’s proven to be […]
"Living Idiom" Published by 99Fiction
My latest flash fiction piece, “Living Idiom”, was just published today by 99Fiction on their social media site: http://99fiction.net/page/today-s-story-4. This site is a great place to meet and network with other writers, and it grows larger every day. They also have a new contest going on, so be sure to check them out!
Why Bel Canto is a Lesson in Good Writing
I recently read the novel Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. It’s not something I would normally read as the storyline parallels a real-life terrorist event, the 1996 Lima Crisis. The basis of this book, however, is not terrorism. There’s much more to it than that, which is what makes it such a good read. From a […]
New Book Review: The Flowers
I just posted a new book review in my Writer as Reader series. The book is called The Flowers by Dagoberto Gilb and is a peek into the life of a high school age boy who lives in a city wracked with racial hatred, violence, and sexual scandal. Read more about this excellent novel here, […]
Literature in Action: In the Mood for Love Analysis
I’ve watched In the Mood for Love at least four times since I first discovered it and can always watch it again. It’s a fascinating study of psychology with a backwards romance plot which keeps you wondering until the end. Watch it and see if you agree with my analysis—and leave your comments! Length: 1 […]