How Far Should You Go For Creative Success?
Competitive creativity It’s no secret that creative fields are competitive ones. For every successful artist there are 10 starving ones begging for attention. Getting yourself out there is easy these
Author Interview with Jon Coffey
I recently heard somebody say that they don’t read fiction because it didn’t really happen. So, why would you bother to invest time into reading a made up story? Author
Language, Memory, and the Mandela Effect
A brief overview of the Mandela Effect As the world gets weirder, humanity continues to search for ways to explain its weirdness. Once we understand that weirdness, then maybe we
Book Review: Shadow Avenue Book 1: The Hidden House
When I put out the call for books to buy for #IndieAugust 2019, I had one major request: no fantasy. But paranormal is another story. Something about monsters and haunted
Terror Times #1: The Swamp Monster Book Review
In the 90’s, there was one author who dominated the children’s market. His name was R.L. Stine. Even if you weren’t a reader, you read Stine’s Goosebumps series. They were
10 Deep Cleaning Chores to Add to Your Fall Cleaning Checklist
To a clean freak, the cooling temperatures and closing pools signal that it’s time to start fall cleaning. Because cleaning the house shouldn’t be relegated to the spring, autumn is
Trying Hunger Blocking Pills to Lose Weight
***Please note, this is not a sponsored blog post and contains no affiliate links. This is just something I decided to try on my own.*** A “magic pill” to lose
Keeping Kid Characters the Heroes of their Story
One question always comes up while plotting out my conflicts: “Why don’t the kids find an adult to help?”
Author Interview with Beffy Parkin
Today's interview is with children's author, Beffy Parkin, who is following in Dr Seuss' footsteps with her picture books for young children. This genre is the first that we as
Duckett & Dyer by G.M. Nair Author Interview
I like to think Duckett & Dyer differs mainly due to the style of comedy – which is a bit more character driven due to the constant character bickering.
How To Write Awesome Reviews
Creative people have a love/hate relationship with critics. On one hand, it’s hard to have somebody pick apart your work. On the other, you rely on that criticism to gain
Buying a NYC Explorer Pass to Save Money On Your New York City Vacation
Below, I list the pros, cons, and tips to using the NYC Explorer Pass.
Indebted: The Berkshire Dragon by Charmayne Hafen Book Review
Charmayne Hafen’s YA novel, Indebted: The Berkshire Dragon, rewrites medieval history with a sword fighting princess who balances both ferocity and kindness, creating a modern twist on a classic character,
Visiting Movie, TV, and Music Memorabilia
Our museums are stocked with an overview of humanity’s accomplishments. Some of my favorite pieces to seek out in these shrines are movie memorabilia.
When to Listen to Writing Advice
Here are my thoughts on when to listen to writing advice.