For the second time in my forties, I'm spending my birthday recovering from surgery. Everything went as close to text book as can be expected and I'm recovering well, so no cool glass eye for me. But the recovery time has given me time and space to reflect. And today, on my birthday, I think … Continue reading Level 44, Unlocked
Category: Day in the Life
Sunday rides, an interlude
The excitement starts the night before. I'm at work, almost at the end of my shift, doing the last few things before I punch out and lock up for the night. My breath catches in my throat and I feel emotional, not just excitement, at the thought of a Sunday ride. I've been watching the … Continue reading Sunday rides, an interlude
Why I Write Horror
A bit of reflection on why I write horror
Taking Breaks
Or, how writing jokes saved my creative life.
Yes, I Do Have Anxiety
A question from a co-worker made me reflect on my horr-igin story.
Anything Worth Doing…
"You can do anything you put your mind to" is bad advice. This is better.
The Pushback
Thinking about ways to push through the pushback.
A Love Letter to Boredom
Thinking about how boredom can foster creativity.
Break the Page
Update on Codename: Fairyland
Attention Span
I blame cell phones for my short attention span.