I just finished watching the Life of Pi and was moved deeply by the story. I have the book on my Kindle, but can’t seem to find the time to sit and read as I fulfill my professional duties and the little time remaining to writing. The story to me […]
Publishing
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You see them all the time, little sayings embedded around cute pictures of puppies and kittens, or women without coffee (not so cute). I always wondered how they did it. In 2011, I purchased the Adobe Creative Suite Master Edition so that I could become a self publisher of my […]
As an independent author and publisher, I have to wear many hats or kilts. When I made the decision to control my creative universe, I knew I’d have to learn many new technologies for the task. I invested in Adobe Creative Suite – Master Edition CS5. Each day I try […]
My wife informed me last night that one of my first readers and reviewers to give me five stars wanted to know when the next book was to arrive. The first book of the chronicles is nearing completion. For those that have read the trilogy, I want you to understand […]
Empathy, sometimes a forgotten word in this self centered world, were sympathy and apathy are more common. Here’s the definition for the sake of this post, The power of understanding and imaginatively entering into another person’s feelings. Recently I posted a thought on my Facebook page regarding the power of […]
I have had a few readers suggest I go to the next level in 2013 and submit queries to newspapers for syndication. Although I am flattered, I sincerely believe I am not that good. But what the heck. Here is where you get to judge me. Yes, you get to […]
Have you ever noticed that many religions have stories so similar that you wonder if all religions were founded and then modified from a single mythology? I not insinuating all religions are myths, but they all have common themes: creation, life, and end of times. When I began contemplating my […]
For those that may not know, I am a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and an author. Until I become widely known for creating great stories, I will remain an accountant. In 2000 I began a journey of writing an epic fantasy tale. Not just any tale, but one that had […]
I was recently asked on Twitter about my book covers for my mythical trilogy – The Chosen One of Allivar. How were they made? Where did the idea come from? I sketched art for most of my early life. I also wanted to become an architect, so visual imagination comes […]
I admit fully that my trilogy, “The Chosen One of Allivar” was inspired by “The Lord of the Rings”, “The Hobbit” and “The Silmarillion”. Put all three of these stories together and you can dream for the remainder of your lifetime. When I completed writing my trilogy I went into […]