The Long and Short of It

The Long and Short of It

When you first come up with a story idea, how do you know if it's going to be a novel, novella or short story? If you only have a germ o...
Got Romance?

Got Romance?

On the eve of my seventh anniversary, and hungry for an idea to wet my honey’s appetite, I find myself looking back over our years together…...
Forbidden Planets

Forbidden Planets

One of the best SF films ever, Forbidden Planet (1956) introduced us to a mysterious planet where monsters abide - and Robbie the Robot. Th...
Juggling Your Multiple Personalities

Juggling Your Multiple Personalities

Juggling seems to be a recurrent theme with me; whether I'm juggling the many projects I'm working on or work and writing time with ...
Do You Scribble?

Do You Scribble?

“Be careful and color inside the lines.” That often uttered sentiment flitted through my head as I maneuvered my lawnmower row by row, caref...