ROW80 Writing Challenge Update: Closer to Publication

Round of Words in 80 Days

The third round for a Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) Writing Challenge is coming to a close! As it winds up, I’m one step closer to the publication of my newest book! Read more

ROW80 Writing Challenge Update: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Round of Words in 80 Days

It’s time for another ROW80 Writing Challenge update for this, the third round of the year for a Round of Words in 80 Days! Read more

Unleashing the Fire Within

Have you ever had a desire, a passion, locked up inside that you longed to share with the world but somehow couldn’t seem to let yourself unleash it? Join me as I do a freewrite on this very subject. Read more

ROW80 Writing Challenge: First Official Update

Round of Words in 80 Days

Here is my first official update of the progress I’ve made on the Round of Words in 80 Days writing challenge! Read more

A Round of Words in 80 Days Challenge

Round of Words in 80 Days

If you’re looking for a writing challenge that “knows you have a life,” you may want to give A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) a try. Read more

The Art & Craft of Writing Christian Fiction

The Art & Craft of Writing Christian Fiction

I’ve just finished a book on writing that has immediately went to my “Top Writing Books of All Time” list: The Art & Craft of Writing Christian Fiction by Jeff Gerke. Keep reading for my official review and see where you can pick up this must-have title for all writers—Christian or otherwise. Jeff Gerke, AuthorRead more

I’m Officially a Published Author

Tales from the Holler

One of my lifelong dreams and goals has finally come true! I’ve become an “official” published author…in an actual book! Read more

Facing Your Creative Fears

Greetings, faithful readers. In this blog post I’d like to share with you some strategies to help you face your creative fears, taken from the pages of one of my many journals. If you haven’t tried journaling, you’re missing out on some great inspiration that you could glean from later in life, especially when it comes … Read more

Slow and Steady Idea Generation

In today’s digital age, no one has time for anything, even for slowing down and allowing their minds to wander. So in this blog post, I’ll share with you some ideas about generating…well…ideas, while slowing down enough so that your ideas can flow more freely. Read more

The Power of Writing

Have you wondered if you could be the next J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, or even J.R.R. Tolkien? This post on “The Power of Writing” may help you determine if you have the potential. Read more