Come, rest your head in my lap for a while. Tell me of your tiresome journeys and of your fearsome foes; tell me of a time long past, tell me of your woes. Tell me of the countless battles, the wars waged in your day, tell me of the wondrous happenings surprising you along the … Continue reading Rest Your Head in My Lap For a While
Category: Personal
I Can See You Through Your Book
I'M NO post-modern critic. I believe a book is a communication tool, and the reader's job is to connect with the author's intent above all else. Still, I can't help but vary my analytical approach and delve into the realm of psychological criticism from time to time. When I read a book, I often find … Continue reading I Can See You Through Your Book
No Take Backs
No take backs. This phrase has been floating around in my head for a few days without me really knowing why. I knew I would write something from it, I just wasn't sure what. This morning, it came to me. Our life requires action for forward movement. At the very basic level of things, this … Continue reading No Take Backs
On Love, Lust, and Death
DO YOU believe in true love? Love so turgid it can never wither? A bond neither party will ever betray? A melding of two spirits into one? I don't mean a lover's infatuation. Soft skin against hard muscle. A caress of a cheek. A firm but gentle kiss, the touch of tongues. A skillful snap … Continue reading On Love, Lust, and Death
The Big 10k Giveaway Winner and Other News
Deep breath. I can’t believe the time is finally here. I am not screaming this, it’s coming out in a calm elation, a wave of unexpected, joyous peace. Something you may not know about me - I love gift giving. I remember the first time I got a one hundred dollar bill, I think I … Continue reading The Big 10k Giveaway Winner and Other News
I Would, But I Can’t
I would say I’m going to get so much done tonight. I would say the words are going to flow freely. I would say my mind is teeming with ideas, and they are going to race to the page to see who can get used first. I would say it hasn’t been a long day. … Continue reading I Would, But I Can’t
There is No Escape
I WONDER how many writers were initially inspired by loneliness. That's not to say all writers are necessarily lonely, but perhaps many of us were in our inception as word-churners? The origins of my motivation to write are easy to pinpoint. Loneliness was and is key. I have certain characters in my head that I'll … Continue reading There is No Escape
