The Blog

Stories behind the stories.
Thoughts from the journey.

A glimpse into the worlds I build, the characters who surprise me, and the ideas, inspirations, and moments that shape the stories I tell.

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Close-up of a vibrant peacock displaying its colorful plumage, showcasing blue and green feathers.

Birds of a Feather

One question I explored in creating my storyworld was how to handle long distance communication. The options?   1) Smoke Signals Lonecca’s arid climate provides ample

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Bright neon Cocktails & Dreams sign in Lisbon, Portugal. Vibrant nightlife atmosphere.

Shaken, Not Stirred

Literary cocktails, anyone? Although fiction genres each started out with a distinct flavor profile, there’s been some excellent pairings. Star Wars put sci-fi and fantasy

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The Lands of Gungor

Ever hear of Mark Gungor? He classifies personalities as having an emotional country of origin. According to him, you’re either from the country of Control,

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A detailed image of a gorilla behind a barrier in a zoo setting.

The A.P.E. Man Cometh

Today’s title is a play on The Ice Man Cometh, a 2018 Broadway revival starring Denzel Washington. What is an A.P.E.? Writers try to create realistic

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Your Name Here

Do you ever wonder where novelists find the names they use? Sometimes they just drop into our thoughts, but sometimes we borrow them. I’ve honored

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Name Your Poison

Welcome back! Launching my debut novel feels like inviting friends into a house that’s still being built. So watch your step, and I’ll try to

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