Scribbled Notes

I save every idea. I write down everything can about the concept, create a file, and then add it to my endless list of future projects. Some...

I’ve been reading the Count of Monte Cristo as of late. I can’t get enough of the story. I love the book, the audio book, and the movie (th...

It's that time of year; the busy, crazy several months that make me collapse onto my bed at the end of the day. I don't get much wri...

Before leaving for work this morning, I was telling my wife how much of a difference a few minutes delay can make in my commute. I told her...

It's Friday afternoon and everything around here is strangely quiet. I don't know what it is, but there's something in the air. ...

Recently I reached the planned half-way point in book 4 (tentatively titled In Forgotten Dreams). The chapter was intense and, I must say, a...

Ever been so wrapped up in a project that it overtakes every part of you? Yeah, me too. The past two nights I've been working on a scene...

I'm a writer. I write what's on my mind, when and where it reaches me. Sometimes, that's in the kitchen. Other times, at the par...

I’m not a social butterfly. Nope. Never have been. Probably never will be. If there’s an event happening, chances are I’m off in a corne...

  Have you ever sat on the edge of a cliff and watched the sunset take over the landscape? That’s how I feel right now. There’s nothi...

I love this season. Cold nights sneak through open windows, brilliant leaves color the mountain landscape, and never-ending lines of birds...

I’m been fighting this blog post for a couple days now. Usually I try to stay away from controversy and don’t want to make waves, but I’ve ...

Those who have been to the Louvre have seen this statue. It’s called Winged Victory of Samothrace, or Nike of Samothrace. I always forge...

I spent the last couple days camping deep in the middle of bear country. It’s always refreshing to get away, especially when away means no ...

My very first blog post mentioned the moment when I first decided to write. Since that moment, I've plotted and planned how to recreate...

To quote myself: "That was freakin' awesome!" Yeah, that's the kind of week I had. Didn't get much writing done, but...

Whoa! What change in the universe had made this happen? I’ve been tagged again. Thanks, Theresa . If you don’t know her, I suggest chec...

Look under the cover of a great novel and its pages will pull you into another world. There, you’ll experience a fantastic story that chang...

I’m usually a positive person. I smile. I wave back to people. I don’t speak ill of anyone. I open doors for strangers. I’m hopeful abou...

Find yourself in your creativity. For many years, I kept my creativity locked inside so that I could work, work, and do the many things that...