This current crisis is unprecedented in the modern era. It is imperative that we are all careful. There are many who have died from this virus and even more that have been afflicted. I have personally lost two people in the last week who were very dear to me. I implore everyone to take heed to all of the precautions and protect yourselves and your families. The danger is real. Stay inside. Stay safe. Read a good book!

PLEASE VOTE FOR ME AT https://taleflick.com/pages/discovery

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, As you may be aware, I am an author, predominantly of suspense thrillers, psychological thrillers and horror stories. I am currently published with 1 novel and a collection of short stories to my credit. I have also written two more novels and am currently work on a selection of novellas-all scheduled to be published this year. My debut novel “MINE!” published in 2004 has received excellent reviews and is currently available in all formats and can be ordered at most establishments. It is also enrolled in a movie database called TaleFlick, which seeks to turn stories into movies. Of the thousands of stories submitted to TaleFlick, I have just been notified that my novel “MINE!” has been selected to enter a contest to be optioned. I am requesting that everyone please take a moment to go to https://taleflick.com/pages/discovery and vote for “MINE!” The contest runs from Wednesday, 2/26/2020 at 7:00 am Eastern 10:00 am pacific through Friday, 2/28/2020 1:00 pm Eastern and 4:00 Pacific. Those who have read my work know how visual it is and most believe that this story should translate to film well. Please take a moment to vote. You may only vote once but every vote counts and I would be forever in your debt. Thank you for your time.

On my Grind!!!

Trying to be very productive this year. I don't want to jinx myself, I don't want to put my cart before my horses, but there is much that I hope to accomplish this year. GOD Willing it will be in HIS plans that will allow me to get all of these things done. Pray for me.

Short stories fever....

The first volume of Glints of Fascination has been released to a little fanfare. There have been a few people who have expressed eagerness for my next work and have welcomed this collection of my earliest short stories with anticipation. It's taken entirely too long to pull it together. It took a long time to find some of these and unfortunately, it appears that some of my work may be lost forever, but I am grateful for what I was able to find. For everyone who chooses to escape for while, these stories are for you. Please pick up a copy and enjoy. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0838PCCDF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1

There is always something to do!!!!

No matter how down I get, how distracted I become, how discouraged I may feel. Coming into the office, even if it's not to write, I can always find something to do that is productive. Something that will pass the time and keep me on track. No matter how little I do, every little bit gets me closer to my goal. And there is ALWAYS something to do!!!

Keep it Pushing.....

There will be challenges. There will be obstacles. There will be naysayers and saboteurs. There will be those who don't believe. There will be those who actively seek your failure. There will be those who will never support you, no matter what you say or do. But, don't be discouraged. Don't let up or get down. Believe in yourself and let everything else fall into place. Keep on pushing.

It's an Endless Pursuit...

In putting "Glints of Fascination, Vol I" together, a collection of my earliest short stories, I was able to learn a few things about myself and my work. First of all, I could easily follow my progression as a writer. Not only in content and character development but in writing style and merely writing competency, if you would. It was revealing to read some of my earliest work. Yes, those stories still have a certain charm, which is why I decided on the project--that along with a little pressure from family and friends. But, it was revealing in illuminating how far I've come as a writer and, in some ways, an indication of how far I have yet to go. Honing one's talents and/or skills is a endless pursuit. While you can master your craft, there is always room for improvement, there is always room for growth. There is always more to learn. I know that I am no where near where I want to be as a writer. I also understand that I may never get to where I believe I should be. But, as long as I keep pushing. As long as I can stay focused and persevere, I will keep striving toward that place I want to be. It's not the destination that's important, but the journey. And thus far, this has been one amazing ride.