Inspire   Experience   Reflect

The manuscript for Ajha’s Web sequel is finally done! That’s always the highest and hardest hurdle to clear. Now that it’s in the editor’s hands, it’s all down hill from here. Here’s what’s left to do before Ajha’s Web: Flesh and Bones is ready for your enjoyment next spring: Revisions and corrections based on editor’s …

And the Gift Goes To . . .

I’m screaming my gratitude and beaming with joy for all of the Goodreaders who entered my giveaway for an autographed copy of my debut novel, Ajha’s Web: A Series. THANK YOU! I wish I were able to send one to each of you. Hang in there with me, and one day I will! Your support …

Shrapnel

noun 1. Military. a. a hollow projectile containing bullets or the like and bursting charge, designed to explode before reaching the target and to set free a shower of missiles. 2. Shell fragments (Dictionary.com, 2024) Readers often wonder how much of me is within the characters of Ajha’s Web? Truth is, there’s a hollow fragment …

My Real Life

Glazed in sweat from an early boxing workout, I toss device chargers into my partially packed suitcase and sigh. Heavily. Tomorrow is the start of a three-day writing retreat, which couldn’t have come at a better time considering I paused writing the Ajha’s Web sequel to focus on planning, developing, and presenting a staged reading …

Happy Independence!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. I’ve been juggling spinning-plates while walking (sometimes running) and singing without losing my breath or forgetting the words. Sigh. That’s how I depict my dizzying, at times desolate, always inspired and multifaceted lifestyle as an artist. It’s a balancing act between a dream and real life that requires …

I Confess!

I’m not the most well-read writer. But it has moved up on my list of goals since I’ve checked off maintaining a steady work schedule (the one that pays my mortgage), consistently working out (lost a solid seven pounds), and regularly taking “days off” to write. Unfortunately, other duties that come with being an independent …