Disclaimer on HonorThis treatise in no way seeks to degrade the honor of the men and women in military communities around the world, who serve with integrity and commitment. It is, instead, an exploration of a culture that venerates sacrifice, particularly the sacrifice of its young to the gods of war. Introduction Those who believe […]
We fight for our way of life, not in the manner of a warrior defending their life. The powermongers who declare war have long been waging a battle in their minds, nurturing hate and perpetuating injustice—a tradition as old as humanity itself, dating back to when we first stood upright and took our initial steps. […]
It’s not what you do when you are motivated. It’s not what you do occasionally. It’s what you do when the going gets boring or repetitive…in the face of challenge, conflict, or controversy…that’s what matters. When you think It doesn’t matter, what’s one day of not living up to my goals?… That’s where, as the […]
WARRIOR A Warrior, she’s often been, obsessed with other lands. In tending to her freedom, so content to raise her hand. Yet even in the midst of war, surrounded by alone she knew t’was might that brought her here, and sliced her to the bone. This Warrior has sheathed her sword. Its glint may dull, […]
I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference From the poem The Road Less Traveled by Robert Frost Isn’t it cool? Every day that you wake up on […]
Hi folks, here is Chapter 1 of my novel, Enchanting Treve. This novel represents so much as it is told from the perspective of three strong women who are doing their best to live their lives to the fullest in the face of life’s challenges. It is also a journey down memory lane for those […]
Each day when I wake up on this side of the grass I search for something colored beautiful with which to decorate my day. I’ve never been disappointed. I highly recommend this practice. It has saved many of my opportunities from circling the bowl. Today entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker Ed Mylett shared the good stuff. Maybe […]
A week ago I returned to a manuscript that had been in a file folder for nearly a year. I had put it aside for various and sundry reasons. For those who don’t follow my blog, I’m working on the sixth book in the John Ross Boomer Lit series. I confess that it’s been a […]
It’s been nearly a year since I saved the manuscript for my next novel on the hard-drive. I put it aside for reasons that I’ll keep to myself. But on Feb. 1, I reopened it to begin work on the sixth book in my John Ross Boomer Lit series. It’s my hope to have a […]
I’m back to writing again on a daily basis. Since my last post, I’ve written more than 15,000 words on my next novel. I guess you could say I got back in the groove. I’ve always said and advised others that the best way to write a novel (or nonfiction) is to do it on […]
