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Up-Coming New Comic. Help Spread the Word

I figure I’ll toss this out now and give a fellow Storyteller’s Guild/convention attendee a shout-out.  Russell Brettholtz is an old friend who is gathering a fanbase and preparing to start on Kickstarter to make his own comic book. Sidekicks … Continue reading

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My Absolute Fragile Essence by Estella Aguilar

Book Description: In My Absolute Fragile Essence, A Collection of Poetry, Vol. 1, this first book of five installments contains 50 poems exploring different aspects concerning love, heartbreak, relationships, pain, forgiveness, beauty, and happiness. Some people may remember a blogger … Continue reading

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The Perfect Style Is . . .

I was in a writer’s workshop years ago and somebody asked what the perfect writing style was, so they could adopt it. This led to a lengthy conversation about what would constitute the perfect style and I played my part … Continue reading

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Not Work

I toil at the keys Checking site and spam Eyes straining As words fly to life Flowing from fingers To the blurring screen I take a break Switching to ink and lead Scrawling on dead trees Until my mind is … Continue reading

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Curse of the Artist?

Yesterday’s poem ‘All Mine’ got me thinking about the superpower of the artist. I’m talking about imagination, creativity, or whatever else you want to call it. This is the ability that an artist has to pull something out of the … Continue reading

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Why is the Artist Tortured?

I know I should keep writing my drama novella, especially since I spent the morning running errands.  Sadly, I couldn’t find a Pumbaa doll for my son who wants a warthog, but the Disney Store just got a plushie shipment. … Continue reading

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Rambling Sunday: Angry Black Sheep Syndrome

It’s been a rough week and I’m having trouble keeping the negativity inside or finding a ‘proper’ way to release it.  I think the last straw is that I’m working on my parents’ computer while printing out my fourth book … Continue reading

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The Critic: Ally and Nemesis of the Artist

First, I’m going to be clear that I have no problem with critics. They serve an important purpose and are really helpful.  I’m inspired to work hard because of the fact that there are people out there whose job it … Continue reading

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