The United States has 3.8 million square miles of landmass and has a vast topography with different regions, climates and cultures. As our population grows and blends we find that the lines of differences between cultures is blurred. Some may say that the "Old South" hasn't changed and remains stuck in-time with outdated traditions and... Continue Reading →
You’re FIRED! Locker Cleanout
I've been reflecting on this past year and what the future will bring. #BlackMonday claimed our Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith and left him clearing out his locker. Whether you follow football or not, the story of Mike Smith makes me think "What's in our lockers when we clean them out?" A little background... Continue Reading →
Georgia Writers Association: My first Workshop
Continuing my writing and learning experience I attended my first Georgia Writers Association workshop. This particular workshop caught my attention, not because it was 30 minutes from my home, but due to the subject matter: From Writer to Author: How to Get Published in 2015. The guest speaker was Victoria Wilcox who was named the... Continue Reading →
Outrageous Characters: comic relief or just ludicrous?
Its been a long week, heavy on the work and light on the writing. Finally dug into my writing and the first twenty pages are beginning to breath life into my story. I continue to develop the characters with flashes of descriptions so the reader has a good picture of who they are and how... Continue Reading →