I believe many of us are living our writing lives at a minimal level. We never seem to want to excel or do anything above what we’ve been doing for many years. We fall into habit ruts that keep us stuck in a groove that doesn’t help us grow as a writer or be our…
This is a sequel to Arcadia’s Children 3: Pushley’s Escape. Like the other three books in the series, this book is just as poignant, and action packed as the rest of his books in this series. This is a story of action and intrigue in a unique sci-fi setting. It is a story that…
In Sickness and in Health By Demetria Alexander Grissett No one wants to hear that they have cancer. But once Demetria was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma of the bone marrow/plasma cells, she had to find a way to process this news and her journey. She always wanted to become a writer. But somehow life…
There is a line of research that suggests that setting a goal is as important as considering what may prevent the goal from becoming a reality. This s a method called mental contrast, where you begin by visualizing what you want, followed by the obstacles. An evidence-based goal-setting model called WOOP, which…
I just love the month of May. I always get inspired to start a few new pieces, whether they be short stories, e-books, picture books, or nonfiction articles. This is because as things are all burgeoning and opening up in nature, I love to mimic that in my creative endeavours. During the month of May,…
Writers don’t always have a lot of free time to write. The younger we are, the more of a tendency there is for us to be busy. We have kids, or are about to have kids, we have jobs or are at home with our kid’s full time, and we have husbands who work long…
The Making of a Spy By Jay Johnson Everyone’s childhood is influenced by the parents and other adults. Some of these experiences are good and wholesome, while others are not so good. But this story is poignant and honest, and it showcases some of these experiences. Most of us, either intentionally or unintentionally,…
Raging Waters in the South China Sea: What the Battle for Supremacy Means for Southeast Asia By Rachel Winston This is a clear, well-written, and interesting book about the South China Sea. I had no idea that there were so many environmental issues in Southeast China. This makes this book a must-read for all conscientious…
Living in Cleveland With the Ghost of Joseph Stalin By Marc Sercomb This is a supernatural story that has deep metaphysical underpinnings. Being a philosopher, I genuinely enjoyed the story because it was so different and brilliant in the way it was portrayed and written. The characters are multi-dimensional and deep, taking the reader on…
How to Abolish Child Sexual Abuse Begin by Asking: Is that a Sexual Predator Hiding behind that badge? By Steve A. Mizera It is sad that child abuse is so prevalent by law enforcement people such as the police. We are taught from an early age to respect the Police because they are supposed to…