Category Archives: writing

A Trip Down Vehicle Lane

Sometimes it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey itself that creates the most memories. For my earliest excursions, I typically remember the vehicle itself, so I want to share some stories about the cars that took me on my earliest adventures. The first vehicle I ever owned was a 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire Firenza,Continue reading “A Trip Down Vehicle Lane”

From the Beginning

I’ve just finished writing the third (and final!) installment of my travel memoir series, Memory Road Trip. It’s currently under review by a professional editor, so I’m in a “hurry up and wait” mode until that process is finished. My brain has been spinning its wheels about what to write about next, and I gotContinue reading “From the Beginning”

Seeking Beta Readers – Literary Travel Memoir

I’m seeking a few beta readers for my upcoming literary travel memoir, Inner Atlas. This book is a meditation on impermanence that intertwines themes of climate anxiety, the collapse of civilizations, and personal grief. It explores how meaning can still be crafted in our rapidly destabilizing modern world. Inner Atlas [104,500 words] is an engagingContinue reading “Seeking Beta Readers – Literary Travel Memoir”

Third Book

Lordy be, writing my third (and final!) book is taking me a long time. I was initially shooting for a 2025 release, but that’s not gonna happen. Why? Because I’m getting bogged down in the minutia of it all. The story is getting very intense. I’m tackling some heavy themes. The book will be titledContinue reading “Third Book”

But There’s No Vinegar in There!

So, I’m currently in the process of editing my recent book, and I came across this paragraph: After touring the museum, I started to feel a bit hungry, so I took the metro to the Jean-Talon Market. I don’t recall what I ate there, but I vividly remember watching a man filming a music videoContinue reading “But There’s No Vinegar in There!”

Comic Book Idea

If anyone wants to make this story into a comic book, I say: go for it! In a vibrant, animated world filled with colorful characters, the story revolves around a quirky mockingbird who struggles with a unique challenge: despite its ability to mimic a variety of sounds, it simply can’t carry a tune. This cartoonContinue reading “Comic Book Idea”

Remarkable Planet

Here’s another installment from my Tucson Festival of Books series. This was a surprisingly fun lecture where I learned a lot of interesting things about the natural world. Author Theodore H. Fleming explored the nuances of nectar-feeding bats and birds, while author Neil Shubin shared insights about being a researcher at the planet’s poles. As aContinue reading “Remarkable Planet”

Religion, Politics and Money 

Here’s another installment from my Tucson Festival of Books series. The panel included authors Sarah Jones, Katherine Stewart, and Sarah McCammon. While the saying goes that religion, politics, and money are three topics that should never be brought up at a dinner party, these experts were ready to engage in a lively discussion about these subjects.Continue reading “Religion, Politics and Money “

Crazy Iconic

Here’s another installment from my Tucson Festival of Books series. From the iconic Grand Canyon to the people and places showcasing Arizona’s wild side, authors Richard Grant, Kyle Paoletta, and Yolonda Youngs shared their perspectives on historical and contemporary subjects. Overall, the lecture was enjoyable and filled with various stories about Arizona. A significant portion focusedContinue reading “Crazy Iconic”