So, October has been insane. I'm not sure if I've ever been this busy at home and work simultaneously, which is why you haven't heard from me in a while. And will continue to barely hear from me over the next few weeks. While writing is my passion, it can't be prioritized over the other … Continue reading Seems a Little Quiet Lately…
Readers, I'm so excited to announce that my short story, Beyond the Bay, will be included in Issue 12 of SERIAL Magazine. The issue will be made available August 17, 2019! They're an incredible print magazine that I've been following since Issue 1. Their focus is on serialized storytelling with real page-turning tales about fantasy, … Continue reading Pre-Order Issue Twelve of SERIAL Now!
In the food world, few dishes have the versatility that pies do. Yes, crepes are similarly used in multiple meals around the world. Yes, burritos are now commonplace in the morning. But a pie? With its roots stretching as far back as ancient Egypt and Greece? Nothing has been more adaptable. This is for good … Continue reading The Taste Test – The Pie Commission
This week marks the beginning of my blog miniseries on story types! Every other post for the next few months will be focusing on one of Orson Scott Card’s story types that he outlined so well in Reader’s Digest nearly a decade ago. He’s an extremely talented writer who knows how to easily deliver complex … Continue reading Story Types – Milieu
Candice here, taking over for the week! Okay, so while this feature was not necessarily enjoyed in the ambiance of an exquisite restaurant or cafe, we thought we would take a moment to share it on the blog because it looked just too picture perfect. Fine...maybe I thought this maybe a tad more than Chris... … Continue reading Candice’s Kitchen – Banana Bread
Ahhh, Rejection. Such a negative word. So negative that we devise many ways throughout life to not say it, even more ways to not feel it. "It's not you, it's me." "I'm just at a different part of my life." "We've decided to go in a different direction." Yes, I thought I heard it all... … Continue reading Rejection
A large part of my life now is food. It's definitely one of the top priorities every day in our household. We eat healthy, as healthy as two people who can in the midst of raising a child under one year's old. I make good use of the BBQ while my wife, Candice, has about … Continue reading Coming Soon – New Food Review Segment
