Top 10 Meaningless Expressions
As writers, we try to put down on paper exactly what we mean to say. The goal, generally, is clear, concise communication. When it comes to verbal communication, we’re often […]
I Hate to Burst Your Bubble, But…
Today, for some reason I was thinking about my all-time favorite rom-com, While You Were Sleeping, specifically the line towards the beginning where Lucy says about her father: He would […]
Metaphorical Cats
Sometimes, I’ll be in a room presumably alone, when all of a sudden, I sense a presence in the room. I look down, and my cat Lily is at my […]
The Problem With Book Clubs
Or why I (personally) don’t like Book Clubs Disclaimer: Any views or opinions presented in this post are solely those of the (sometimes over-opinionated) author and do not necessarily represent […]
Misunderstandings Are the Spice of Life
There is, I believe, in every disposition a tendency to some particular evil—a natural defect, which not even the best education can overcome.” “And your defect is to hate everybody.” […]
Declaration of Independence
Or Why I Became an Indie Publisher Once upon a time, I used to think that the only pathway to becoming a “real author” was to secure an agent who […]
Lily’s Review: The Blue Castle
Josie and I recently read a book that we both liked, but probably for different reasons. I believe she intends to post a review on Goodreads, but I don’t have […]
Japanese Peas Don’t Grow?
The sky put on a bit of a show in the wee hours of this morning, prompting me to think of the Jimi Hendrix line, “Excuse me while I kiss […]
The Sum of Its Parts
jux·ta·pose verb \’jək-stə-,pōz\ : to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different Long before we knew […]
A Writer Writes…Always
“A writer writes always” is something Larry, a character in Throw Momma From the Train, tells his creative writing students. (Disclaimer: in the interest of complete transparency, now would be a good […]
