My One Year Old

My boy turns one today. As I write this it is just after 3:30. He was delivered at 4pm, which means I have just about spent a full year with him. I guess longer, since even when he was still inside mommy he was very much a part of our lives. When Leo was first … More My One Year Old

Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e12 The Dark at the End of the Tunnel

Oh my goodness. I just realized that the title of the episode kind of sums up my feelings about this episode. That’s kind of sad. Daredevil s02e12: The Dark at the End of the Tunnel director: Euros Lyn writer: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and Douglas Petrie Netflix Quick Review: I suppose that much of what you … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Daredevil s02e12 The Dark at the End of the Tunnel

Writing Women

I guess for this post to really make sense I have to start it off with a confession. Okay, here it goes. Deep breath.  I’m a male writer. And I like women in stories.  I feel like I have to stop short of saying I like writing women characters. That isn’t because I don’t like … More Writing Women

Sand, Sea and Stone Excerpt: A Kestra Chapter

I just had a little visit with Kestra, heroine of Deadly Troubadours. She’s doing well. I’ve certainly missed having her voice in my had these past few months and really enjoyed diving back into her chapters. Here is a little sample of where she starts. I wouldn’t say there are explicit spoilers for Deadly Troubadours, … More Sand, Sea and Stone Excerpt: A Kestra Chapter

Hugs to Mothers

I have been blessed. In my life there are three mothers. First is my own mother. Not only did she give me life but throughout my life she is constantly teaching me. She is a never ending source of strength and counsel. So much of who I am is owed to her. Despite living in … More Hugs to Mothers