• Writing

    Becoming a Writer

    Most people tend to over-think a lot of things when they think about becoming a writer. I am part of a much older crowd and tend to look at life in a much more black and white way.  I know…

  • Writing

    Destined to Soar

    I have had a hard time dealing with blank pages.  I have wonderful ideas, but then I get a pen and paper, or sit in front of my computer and… nothing.  Not one idea flows.  I would argue that in…

  • Publishing

    The Self-Publishing Illusion

    Illusion: something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality. If you are a self-publisher, you’ve already read many articles which claim that self-publishing your book is the way to go.  It is far easier to create…

  • book review

    Terry Brooks and His Writing

    Reading Terry Brooks is a good way to relax. I have, for the most part, enjoyed reading the writings of Terry Brooks, and his many series. He is one of my favourite fantasy writers, and he is also one of…