A Halloween Special: When the Dead Refuse to Leave, & Resident Evil
My continuing series of True Life Ghost Stories to celebrate Halloween. Read Parts I and II here. True Ghost Stories, …
Category Archives: Culture
The O in October, My Birth Month
The author is taking a break to focus on writing the second book in the Sea Within Trilogy, viewing this process as soul-work. October serves as a significant month for reflection and creation, symbolizing transformation and connection to both the natural and supernatural worlds. A series of personal stories will accompany this writing journey.
The Iconic 60s: Writing Song Lyrics for This Sea Within
I’ve never thought of myself as a songwriter, so this was a new experience. It wasn’t supposed to be this …
This Sea Within, A Poem & Excerpt From My Novel
I wrote this poem while writing my novel This Sea Within about love and war in Central America. I wrote …
The Weight of Snow and Regret & Bo Hopkins’ Blues
My Review The Weight of Snow and Regret by Elizabeth Gauffreau is a beautifully-written story that throws light on an …
Poetry to Save a Planet in Peril
With all the wildfires, floods, and extreme heat waves going on, it seems the climate catastrophe we heard was coming …
Researching a Revolution, How History Repeats Itself
My novel This Sea Within was inspired by my travels in Central America when sailing around the world. I loved …
Being Me Deeply: Details, Details! Why They Matter
I’m sitting here with my morning coffee, a flicker of fire warming the room while the dark windows slowly lighten. …
Risking Delight in a World Gone Awry
“We can do without pleasure, but not delight. Not enjoyment. We must havethe stubbornness to accept our gladness in the …
Martin Luther King on Love, Power, & Economic Justice
Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King during Donald Trump’s second term as president could not seem more incongruous, nor …
