Writers Relate Post #1
The Creative Writer Versus…Dun, dun, DUN! …the Editor I think every writer, published or unpublished, can relate to the battle of the creator inside versus the editor inside. Am I right? When I first started writing my first novel, Evergreen and the Silver Tree, I have to be honest, the monster that is The Editor…
Disney World 2021
I’m still smiling over Spring Break 2021! Last spring break (of the year that shall not be named), I was two days away from packing my bags and heading to Disney World with these dear friends. Of course, that didn’t happen. It took over a year and half of planning and waiting, but we finally…
Cancel Culture Versus God, Our Judge, Forgiver, Redeemer, and Our Hope
Alright, friends. Buckle up. This one’s a long one. As one reads my posts, I believe one would consider most of them to be positive. Joy-filled. While this post is also positive and joy-filled, it deals with a hard truth that is offensive to many. As a sinner saved by grace and grace alone, I…
Lord of the Sabbath
Dear Readers, A couple of weeks ago, I began the difficult journey of trying to get my book published as a first-time author. I want to go the traditional route and find a literary agent, which means writing query letters and proposals that summarize my book in a paragraph and again in 1-2 pages, allowing…
Bird Watching: Reflections of 2020 and Hope for 2021
It’s so funny. This time last year, I had big plans for 2020. It was going to be full of fun. I was going to Disney World for a whole week during spring break, which would have been my second trip to the wonderful world of Disney magic. I was going to see Anastasia the…
TV Show Review: The Chosen
Man oh man. If there is one TV show I could not recommend enough, it’s this one. The Chosen is directed and co-written by Dallas Jenkins, son of Jerry B. Jenkins, who is the co-author alongside Tim LaHaye of the Left Behind series. The Chosen is the first tv show with multiple seasons in the…
A Response to Shakespeare
Shakespeare writes, “How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank! Here we will sit, and let the sounds of music Creep in our ears; soft stillness and the night Become the touches of sweet harmony. Sit, Jessica: look, how the floor of heaven Is thick inlaid with patines of bright gold; There’s not the smallest…