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I’ve reached my goal. Now what?

I’ve completed Conjoined. Let’s celebrate! There are a million how-to’s on achieving life’s biggest ambitions. But now that I’ve reached my goal, I find myself asking — What’s next?

Short Story Time: June 2023

As I considered what to write about this month, I realized I hadn’t posted a short story in a while. This is a story created using the following prompt through Reedsy’s weekly writing contests: Write about someone who doesn’t know how to let go.

Entertainment: The Surprising Reasons We Like Scary Stuff

Humans have a fascinating history regarding entertainment, from the Collesium’s gladiators of Rome to public executions. Our history suggests we have a morbid fascination with death and dying. The rise in popularity of True Crime docuseries and podcasts would suggest

Exploring the Fascinating World of Coincidences

The invisible energy field of coincidences

Coincidences play a significant role in our lives. It can be a powerful tool if we learn to use it to our advantage. Synchronicity theory states that meaningful coincidences occur when something happens that is related to what we are thinking or feeling.

Comparison Kills Creativity

If you are a creative, you’ve been there…Beating yourself up with comparisons. You see someone else’s work in the same field as you and think: They are so much better than me. Or maybe you are a writer like me,

Where Did the Last Three Years Go?

Hello, my friends! Many of you have reached out to see if I am still writing, whether short stories or working on a novel. The quick answer is YES! I have been consistently working on my novel Conjoined. Even going

Reedsy Short Story: Story 17 – Captured Thoughts

Quarantine 2020 Hello, fellow quarantine-ers! I hope this finds everyone healthy. What strange times we are living in, am I right? Here in Chicago, the virus has hit hard. In the city itself, many things are at a standstill. Grocery

Reedsy Short Story: Story 16 – Al’s Bodega Has …

Al’s Bodega has everything you need, no matter the time of day or night. It’s a constant in a world full of perpetual change.

Short Story Series: Story 15 – The Destiny of Despair

A Whole Year Hello! Is there anybody out there {insert Pink Floyd music here.} How are you?! Can you believe it has been an entire year since I’ve published anything on the blog? As many of you know, 2019 was

Short Story Series: Story 14 – Chase the Moment

Happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day. God, I love and loathe this day equally. The original intent has turned into this materialistic nightmare. The pressure to get your significant other that special gift, the extravagant night out on the