What Lies Beneath
Although exceptionally difficult, facing what truly motivates us to do the things we do, can serve to not only liberate our minds from being trapped in the past but help to propel us forward towards dreams waiting to be fulfilled.
The Unconscious Bias
Very few truly understand how their biases sabotage the present moment and condemn the mind to cyclic existence.
Marketing: Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea
No matter what path you took towards publication, the art of selling your creative vision is one with a steep learning curve and, in many ways, solely up to you.
City Of Heroes
It is not due to a sense of nostalgia why I continue to return to this game. It has been and always shall be about the sense of community it fosters, where no negativity is allowed and people from diverse backgrounds come together to simply have fun.
PRIDE: What It Means To Me
There is nothing more potent and defining in our lives than when we shed our superficial notions to stand raw in front of those who often vehemently oppose us for being born different than themselves and say, “I am no different than you and I am not ashamed of who I am.”
The Character Arc
They work synergistically with cause and effect, plot, setting, and foreshadow; however, by themselves, properly crafted character arcs are the backbone of successful stories.
Our Inner Dialogue
“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world.” – Dhammapada
An Herbalist Perspective
We all have more than one topic, subject or area of interest which inspires us to pursue our passions. What you will read in this article is simply another facet of what spurs me forward to be a better writer.
This Is Not About Me
The old saying, It takes a village to raise a child, is applicable to any collective effort especially when it comes to luring others to read your labors of love.
Book Two: The Fury of Ages
In book two of the Sy’Arrian Legacy series, the Hyprovian’s are on the verge of a political revolution involving religious and secular ideals. In the end, one will rise from among them to usher in a new age for the Hyprovian people.
The Games We Play
More than mere pixels on a screen, video games are another source for storytellers to capture our attention with compelling content and stunning representations of the written word in visual form.
Creative Insight: Part Three
The sources of our inspiration and personal growth as human beings are numerous. The one thing they all have in common is to aid us in harnessing our creative power to become greater at our craft
Always About The Money
No matter how well written or performed, the content we like to digest is more than likely controlled by those who lack even the most basic understanding of what it means to tell a story because, in the end, it is always about cash flow.
Creative Insight: Part Two
I read a quote by Debbie Allen recently, “But out of limitations comes creativity,” which took my mind back to when I first began writing and the barriers, I put in place to sabotage my success.
Creative Insight: Part One
Not merely a fuel of the active mind but a force serving to reshape our perceptions, creative insight can serve in the role of mentor while we attempt to make sense of the swirling mass that is our creations.
Book One Has Arrived!
Character Portrait: Brakel Janus
Hailing from two prominent North American tribes, Brakel’s lineage deeply extends into Earth’s past, adding a sense of wisdom and permanency to The Five.
Bait and Ditch: The Gay Character Paradox
The role of gay characters has changed dramatically over the last few decades. So why do we keep treating them as the most expendable?
Character Portrait: Kye Lee
Adhering to a strict code of honor; she is hard hitting, firm in her beliefs and fiercely loyal to the council she was picked to serve.
Another Casualty: The Shannara Chronicles
Can a balance be struck between bringing to life those works fueling our sources of inspiration and maintain relevance in present day? I say, yes, but it is all in the how.