My Journal
New York City
I spent the last few days in New York City. Or, more specifically, in a hotel in New York. I didn't get out as much as I wanted to because I spent too much time talking to people and attending a conference. I had a blast! It just meant I didn't do the photo...
The Art of Packing
In just a few short hours I will be in New York City, to attend ThrillerFest (a conference for writers). I'm so excited I can hardly stand myself. For one thing, I'll get to meet a lot of people I've only known through social media. For another, I'll get to play...
Truck Stop Inspiration
I'm starting a new project today. I'm so excited! I'm sort of like the guy in the canoe, paddling my way upstream without a real plan for where I'll end up. But I'm going to enjoy the ride! The idea was spawned by a late night of drinking Pineapple Upside Down...
Crickets, Bats and Potential
I was in Austin for a conference last weekend, and managed to pop outside to get a few photos around the hotel. I didn't stay long; it was ridiculously hot and covered in crickets. Millions of hoppy black things determined to climb up legs and get into the plumbing....
Movie Review: Brave!
I’ve been waiting to see this movie ever since I saw the first preview and fell in love with that gorgeous red hair. I’m also a sucker for accents. This movie had all the elements I look for in an animated film, or any story really. The protagonist has a mind and will...
The Ending Debate: Make Mine Happy!
The debate continues! The other day a group of us started chatting about the endings to stories and what we prefer. We quickly discovered that we all like something a little different, and decided to make a debate out of it. Lisa Hall-Wilson started us out with her...
Fluffy Girl Does Dance Class
I realized this weekend that I’ve been working so diligently on revisions for my novel that I hadn’t stepped foot outside the apartment in over two weeks. That’s right. Two weeks. In this chair. Not great for the bottom line. Time to kick my bottom line out of the...
Life, Captured in a Moment
I love taking photos of flowers. They don't whine when you take multiple shots, they stand still (unless the wind is blowing) and they don't fret over whether their hair looks good. They are the perfect thing to learn on when you take up photography as a hobby. Plus,...
The Ignore Button
I’ve learned a lot from online gaming. Really! Okay, stop rolling your eyes. Gaming provides an avenue for learning that gets taken for granted. I think everyone would benefit from giving it a try. It teaches teamwork, leadership skills, how to kill monsters 10 times...