When you can do a common thing in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. — George Washington Carver Many writers dislike being asked where they get their creative ideas from, largely, because they have no clue themselves. Creativity seems to strike sporadically and harnessing it can sometimes feel like trying…
Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. — Guillaume Apollinaire Today’s post covers two fascinating research findings with the probable potential to teach you how to add some happiness to your life. If that opening sentence doesn’t grab you, then you’ve come to the wrong blog. –Okay,…
Five exclamation marks, the sure sign of an insane mind. — Terry Pratchett Today’s opening question should reveal the impact and influence of today’s topic: Imagine you sent the following text to your friend: “Hey, would you be able to pick me up from the airport Sunday morning?” Subsequently, how would you interpret the following responses?…
7/2017 – RHYME ON!: In Loudoun County’s annual poetry contest, they selected my poem, What is Poetry? for the winner of their free-verse category. 3/2017 – “Her Heart Poetry” published my piece, For Her, Always, for their annual anthology, in both their digital and hard copy prints–even nominating the piece to their “Highly Commended” category. …
FEATURE SCREENPLAY HYSTERIA: On a trans-Pacific flight, the disappearance of a psychotic passenger sends the plane into chaos as the flight crew and several passengers race to solve the twisting mystery and survive the flight. 04/2022 – Quarter-Finalist: The Screencraft Screenwriting Fellowship is an elite program to help budding screenwriters develop their work as well as gain…
Here is a list of my current short story publication credits to share with my dedicated readers. Thanks for your support! SHORT STORY PUBLICATIONS TULIPTREE PUBLISHING: A literary journal featuring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They feature an annual “Stories That Need to Be Told” contest and publish an anthology of winners. TulipTree Publishing…