Welcome to my site! Here is where I can share news, short stories, and other things related to the stories and worlds that I write. My current major project is a book series called “The Whisper System,” but I also have a few smaller short stories and separate projects I’m working on.
Recent Posts
- Recovery and EditingIt’s time to dust off this site and try to focus. I’ve spent the last few months since finishing my Master of Fine Arts degree just catching up on everything I had to set aside to focus. And there’s still a lot to do, but I have to write. I need to write. First, I can honestly say that my novel is good. Not perfect, but it’s passed the sniff test of the poor souls that volunteered to be my beta readers. That alone is wonderful to hear. The instructor from my thesis class also indicated it was pretty good, … Continue reading “Recovery and Editing”
- It’s been a long road……But the end is finally in sight. For those who don’t know me personally, I followed what would be largely considered a “non-traditional college path.” This includes two formal degree changes, probably a dozen informal ones, and all starting college courses eight years after I graduated high school. Since then, I obtained my Associate of Liberal Arts degree in 2013 and my Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and English in 2018. And as of today, I found I passed my last class for my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Now, I get to wait until December while … Continue reading “It’s been a long road…”
- LibertyCon FenCon and Literary Citizenship
I thoroughly enjoyed LibertyCon 34 and FenCon XVIII, where I spoke with a lot of authors. What’s more, I got a chance to discover the actual meaning of literary citizenship. - The Loss of a LegendThe world has lost a legend, an inspiration. She was a trailblazer, bucking against segregation, and even showing that women can be successful in science fiction. She was an inspiration to me. Nichelle Nichols, you were my inspiration. You showed me that women can be successful in science fiction. While I cannot say what comes next, please rest knowing that your mortal star will continue to shine bright in this realm and inspire generations to come. May you take your place amongst the stars above.
- Is it science or magic?Arthur C. Clark is quoted as saying, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” This axiom is something speculative fiction writers love to work with. Today, we have technology and devices that would appear magical to someone even fifty years ago. (Want proof? Consider handing a smartphone from today to an average adult in 1970 (complete with the internet and whatnot we enjoy today). What would they say about it? Then consider someone from 1690, 1750, 1870, and even 1920. This would easily look like magic to them. All of them (though the person from 1920 might be willing … Continue reading “Is it science or magic?”