“A person who’s happy will make others happy; a person who has courage and faith will never die in misery.” Anne Frank Not many 14-year-olds could offer a quote of this caliber today, semi-colon notwithstanding. Yet, as my 8th-grade English classes read Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl, I can’t help but be amazedContinueContinue reading “Anne Frank Speaks Still”
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Inventory of 2025
I’ve started two different drafts prior to this in an attempt to publish something of note. Frankly, I feel like crap, and my creative flux capacity hasn’t been charging – may need a new alternator. Still, the whole purpose of this blog is to keep me writing. So, let’s write….or, I’ll write, and maybe you’llContinueContinue reading “Inventory of 2025”
Who Leads: Story or Form?
The piece discusses the relationship between story and form in writing, emphasizing that story ideas often guide their appropriate form. Different formats, including long-form, short stories, poems, and films, reveal new elements of the narrative. Experimentation with forms enhances storytelling, as seen in adaptations like Forrest Gump and Killer Angels, leading to varied experiences and insights.
Form in Writing
Form is the way a story is presented: written, visual, audio. While adaptations prove that stories can work in multiple forms, the first one is often the truest.
Second Pass | September 2025
The author discusses the struggle of managing multiple creative projects, often starting new ones before finishing existing ones. Despite the challenge, they find joy in writing and express a desire to prioritize completion over idea generation. The narrative concludes with reflections on balancing creative passions and sharing personal experiences with reading and film.
Finishing What I Started in High School – Fiction
I’ve been revisiting a draft I first wrote in high school—an over-the-top police thriller heavy on gore and light on character. Fourteen years later, I’m reshaping it into something quieter and more human. This post shows the original alongside the revision, and reflects on what it means to finally move a story from the unfinished pile to the finished one.
Springwood Current: Issue One – Fiction
First issue of a fictional town includes a welcome note and local events. Inspired by Cities: Skylines.
Second Pass | August 2025
I thought I’d be camping and road-tripping through July, but instead I got mono and Lyme. So, I wrote about legacy, absurdity, and why our lives are roughly the size of dust mite poop on the cosmic scale.
There’s also a book rec (shoutout to Alan Smale), a few reflective prompts, and a tiny win in the form of a $40 photo printer.
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What Day is it?
The author reflects on struggling to write while coping with illness that overshadowed July. Despite feeling unwell and losing productivity, he plans to resume work on various writing projects, including the Aurum Ledger series and Walking Home to Georgia. As August approaches, he remains hopeful for recovery and creativity.
Geography of Ledger’s Reach – Fiction
The island of Ledger’s Reach is shaped like a lopsided, upside-down U. In the center sits the protected harbor, the primary base for the island’s economy. Surrounding the harbor are docks, taverns, trade schools, the Governor’s Office, and residential areas. While the island receives most of its food through trade, several residents do farm inContinueContinue reading “Geography of Ledger’s Reach – Fiction”