Why I Won’t Do Commissioned Art

“Can you paint a portrait of me, but as a sexy, armor-wearing warrior queen? And thirty lbs. lighter?” No. And you mean forty-five lbs. “Can you paint my dog? He’s really cute. Look how his tongue hangs out the left side of his mouth. I really want to capture him in… Continue reading

100 things you should probably think about

I’m not sayin’. I’m just sayin’. * * * 100 Things You Should Probably Think About A rare compliment is better than everyday flattery. Don’t fistfight the person who cuts you off in traffic. Fight the one who says you can’t do something. And fight them with your mind, not your hands. Patience… Continue reading

Seven Ways to Advance Your Writing Career

For many months, I’ve resisted writing this. Author advice columns and ‘do-it-better’ blogs often come off as pretentious. And that’s the last thing I want to do. Even so… After swimming in the shark-infested waters of self-publishing for many years, I feel it’s time I share a few nuggets of… Continue reading

50 More Things You Should Probably Think About

I’m not sayin’. But I AM sayin’. * * * 50 MORE Things You Should Probably Think About A rare compliment is better than everyday flattery. Don’t fistfight the person who cuts you off in traffic. Fight the one who says you can’t do something. And fight them with your mind, not… Continue reading

50 Little Things You Should Probably Think About

I’m not sayin’. But I’m just sayin’. * * * 50 Little Things You Should Probably Think About If you’re not willing to do it today, you probably won’t do it tomorrow either.  You’re probably not going to meet the love of your life on Tinder. Everything is ok when consumed… Continue reading

Leaves are falling…autumn is here

When all the smoking, smoldering, blackened furnaces of summer finally die out… …here’s what we love about the next season to come:   Nothing beats autumn. It’s the best season for writing, the best season for existing. Summer is great for sports, spring for de-hibernating, and winter for all things indoors,… Continue reading