Liam stuck close to the corner, careful to make sure the red hall light above didn’t cast his silhouette on the wall. He inched forward and slowly peaked his eye around the corner. He saw one guard, the overseer, the keeper of the gate. The guard, called Mammoth by the inmates due to his size … Continue reading The Breakout
He sat there, staring at the MacBook that lay in front of him, illuminating a blank screen. Jason’s deadline was in 4 days and he hadn't written more than a page. The words simply wouldn't come to his mind and his fingers couldn't fake that he had a story to tell. He told the publisher … Continue reading Spark
After months and months of excuses, fighting the lack of motivation, and letting the overwhelming task get the better of me, I've done it. I completed the second draft of my second novel, Sirens. While there is still much more to do, I've taken another major step toward the completion of the novel. I don't … Continue reading The Second Draft is DONE
I look upon the world With tired eyes, Longing for pause As the wretched day dies. Constant threats Loom overhead, New terror arrives 'Fore we bury our dead. My senses are dulled, My nerves are numb. I've been beaten and bloodied like a battlefield drum. I lay my head To drift off to sleep Only … Continue reading Astray
I'm curious as to whether or not prolific writers are as critical of themselves as other writers who take much longer to publish their works or finish them. Writers such as Louis L'Amour seemed to churn out stories like no other and would be on to the next one in no time (I imagine you … Continue reading 25 Aug 2020
