The Exquisite Melancholy of Jen’Alliah Starlight – Part 1
Writing is a lot like life. It’s weird, mind-numbing and monotonous far too often, and full of the most odd coincidences you could imagine. Today’s post is the perfect storm of all the little things that come with the job. …
After the Silence – Part 11
And that’s a wrap! Wow. It’s hard to think that the first leg of this journey is over. I’ve been working every night (or every other night) since February 1st so actually finding myself crossing the finish line is a…
After the Silence – Part 10
I hate endings. Like, a lot. No, way more than you’re thinking. Yes, even more than that. The end of a book is a form of death to my mind. It is the same sudden sense of loss and finality that…
Out of Sorts
Right now, I feel like doing everything but writing. I’d rather be in bed. I’d rather be bowling. Hell, I’d rather be on my hands and knees in the bathroom scrubbing my toilet with a toothbrush. I may still do…
Witchy Eye by David John Butler (Redux)
I have reviewed this work before, but that was a few years ago when my life and my writing was in a different place. I’ve had years, plural, to grow both as a person and a writer since that review,…
After the Silence – Part 9
Some days, I use these posts to share uplifting things. Sometimes it’s funny slice-of-life moments that all parents experience. Occasionally, however, I use this space to share with you my mistakes. Mostly so you don’t have to make them, too.…
Meatsuit Re-Root: I’m a Loser! (Of Weight)
Hi everyone! It’s been a minute since we’ve had a Meatsuit Re-Root on this here blog-space, and there’s no time like the present. In the spirit of playful fun we embrace here at The Quill, I’m going to say this…
What Comes After the Finish Line
In the quiet moments, between my family going to bed and me joining them, I am left with only myself. I don’t mind my own company: truth be told I tend to prefer it. This time is when the work…
The Reign is Over – Part 19
I had fully intended for this to be the final entry for The Reign is Over. Like all good stories however, this one refuses to go down without a fight. So here we are. The finale will likely be two…
After the Silence – Part 8
In the quiet moments, between my family going to bed and me joining them, I am left with only myself. I don’t mind my own company: truth be told I tend to prefer it. This time is when the work…
