Tag Archives: inspiration

The Act of Self-Promotion


Look I get it; people have a hard time putting themselves out there. They want to be successful, they want to sell their books, but they don’t want to come across as a pushy salesman. Not everyone can pitch a … Continue reading

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The Tower


It stands, tall and proud.A pillar to the world. A tower, split in half by color.Torn apart by choice. Alternating, its pattern of black and white stone.Beautiful to behold, yet strength is given up. For when visual orgies are the … Continue reading

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Inspiration


How closely can inspiration be tied to emotional well-being? This can be one of the hardest parts about being a writer, the ability to separate one’s self from the moment. This is easier said than done, but one thing I … Continue reading

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The Writer


He struggles; internally his emotions are a tangle as he sorts through the labyrinth of his own mind. On the outside he is calm, a placid lake. He chews his pen and contemplates his next piece. Like the artist, with … Continue reading

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A Glimmer of Hope


A cacophony of thoughts cascading into a mural of shimmering imagery.. Brings a sudden tear within a tear, gushing forth the life water of the human soul. A trumpet plays, carrying the idea of hope with its angelic tone. The … Continue reading

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Color by Number


You predefine where I can draw a line. Or tell me how to write a rhyme. But you cannot choose the color of the day. You tell me what goes with what. If I am silly or acting a nut. … Continue reading

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A Blog, a Writer, a Window, a Stranger


It might be amusing to know that sometimes I forget you are here. All of you. That sounds absurd considering what WordPress is, but there are times… when I write something personal and I get comments or questions back and … Continue reading

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