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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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Who’s In Charge Here? (Also, some rambling)

Well, I just hit a point in my drama novella that means I will probably be done by the end of the week.  A few characters have decided to come out entirely different than I wanted them.  Sucks when the … Continue reading →

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How To Do a Giveaway? Seriously, I’m Stumped

I see a lot of authors doing giveaways when their book is out, but I’m not really sure how to do it.  For one thing, I’m not poor, but I’m in a situation that requires watching every dollar.  For another … Continue reading →

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Dragging to the End

A thought occurred to me today: I really don’t like writing real world drama stories. That might be extreme, but I find it so hard to continue writing this novella.  It isn’t that the ideas aren’t there and that I’m … 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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Lazy Day

Today I drag my feet Yawning Though I slept long Staring At my pile of tasks

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Origin Week Finale: The Four

I think every artist has a favored character, painting, role, or whatever it is that they make.  This could be the first character you ever made or the most successful.  For me, there are four characters that I always gravitate … Continue reading →

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100th Post: Progress Being Made!

I was going to save my 100th post for tomorrow and do a special Origin story, but I received this from Jason Pedersen last night.  He gave me permission to post it here.  When finished, this is the cover art … Continue reading →

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Origin Week: Sari

Where to even begin with this colorful ball of chaos?  Beginning is the best, but only because it might make her slightly more understandable.  Sari was played by Sarah who joined the game during our third semester after it had … 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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