After the Silence – Part 7
“Scars show toughness: that you’ve been through it, and you’re still standing.” -Theo Rossi I am not inherently good at writing. That’s true for most things in my life, but it is especially true of writing. Everything that I…
To Serve Two Masters
“It is the best of times. It is the worst of times.” – Charles Dickens, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ The timeless statement from Dickens sums up exactly how I feel right now. My job is the best of jobs. …
The Reign is Over – Part 18
The Reign is Over is coming to a close. The story is almost upon its natural conclusion. Most of the re-write is focused on the lead up to the assault. More layers of intrigue throughout, perhaps a few passes for…
After the Silence – Part 6
Tomorrow is the first day on my new work journey. Allow me to share a secret with you: I wish I could continue to set my own schedules. I yearn to be the only one to whom I must hold…
The Reign is Over – Part 17
I honestly didn’t think I would find the strength to keep writing this story. There was a dead-space period where I couldn’t muster the effort because I thought I was posting for myself. Then I found out that the co-worker…
After the Silence – Part 5
I have a new job! For those keeping score, you know that work has been a constant thorn in my side. I’ve been on the *ahem* business end of some weapons-grade lies, and I’ve been laid off twice in the…
After the Silence – Part 4
Lost Monday’s post due to a hiccup at work. Same hiccup is stealing my time for this upcoming weekend (and another Monday post) but I’ll be sure that I shuffle things about so you don’t miss any content. Hopefully, HOPEFULLY,…
After the Silence – Part 3
I’m in love with this story. It happened so slowly that I didn’t even notice until it had already happened. This is just a blast to write. The world I’m making is fantastic, full of endless potential and chock to…
Upon an Ocean of Words
When I started writing, I had such big hopes. I had dreams of success, of fame and wealth, and above all of respect. Respect from friends whose esteem was slipping through my fingers, respect from those whose work I adored,…
After the Silence – Part 2
I am incredibly proud of the work I’ve done for my writing career this last week. I don’t often say such things: I’m still in the nascent stage of my writing career and haven’t done anything ‘of note’ yet. To…