Writing is where ideas are shaped into form—through structure, voice, and revision. These posts explore the discipline behind the process, where instinct meets craft, and what begins as a thought becomes something deliberate, controlled, and ready to be read.
It’s time we brought back the mental asylum. Sure, include the spooky Victorian kind with thick stone, iron chains, and a sadistic nurse called Agnes — just a polite place where people exhibiting advanced levels of nonsense can be taken for a little lie-down. A reset. A timeout from reality while the rest of us […]
Reopen the Asylums. Please! Read More »
There’s a detail that’s easy to avoid when talking about sexless marriages, and it’s the one that matters most. They don’t always begin with a simple refusal. They often begin with silence. I didn’t want a sexless marriage. That part is simple, and it matters that I say it plainly. But wanting something and enabling
Silent Consent: Sexless Marriages Don’t Begin — They Settle Read More »
Before vows, sex often feels urgent. Texts fly. Plans are made. Doors lock fast. Time feels short, want feels big. People say this stage runs on thrill, risk, and the joy of the chase. After the vows, life shows up. Forums and therapy sites tell a clear tale. Sex does not die, but it does
When Sex Slows Down After “I Do” Read More »
He had learned early that people wanted endings that behaved. They wanted pain to tidy itself away. They wanted meaning to arrive on schedule, carrying reassurance. Stories were supposed to heal, to close wounds cleanly, to leave the reader better than they were before. Anything else was considered indulgent. Or cruel. But life had never
The Lie of Resolution: Why Some Stories Should Not Heal Read More »
SEETHINGS didn’t just test my ability to write—it dismantled me, rebuilt me, and demanded persistence long after quitting felt reasonable. Eight years, three books, and one obsession later, the story finally learned how to breathe. Now that SEETHINGS III is finally out in the world, there’s a strange stillness I didn’t expect. Relief, yes—but also
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Phil Collins dominated the radio waves. He collaborated with Howard Jones to rework Jones’ No One Is To Blame tune. Nina looked into my eyes, tapped on my back and said, “Stop. Turn it up. This is him. This is the one I was telling you about.” It was a time for music, love and
We Will Always Have 1986 Read More »
Not every reader is meant to finish every book they start, often due to mismatched expectations about genre, tone, and theme. Abandoning a book isn’t judging its quality but reflects personal boundaries. Reviews based on limited experience can misrepresent a book, highlighting the importance of clear signals to attract the right audience.
Sometimes a Book Just Isn’t Yours to Read Read More »
The author reflects on their early photography journey focused on Santa Claus photos, taking 4,500 pictures. This experience taught them about children’s behaviors, which benefited their wedding photography career. They observed different reactions from children at various ages, highlighting the importance of adaptability and patience in capturing genuine moments. They express gratitude but no desire to return to that niche.
Lessons in Professional Photography: From Santa Photos to Weddings Read More »
Most authors are taught to chase exposure. More clicks. More downloads. More “eyes on the page.” And yet, the more widely a book is scattered—especially for free—the more likely it is to be misread, misunderstood, and misjudged. (I know. I can testify, your Honour.) Not because the writing is poor. But because the wrong reader
Writers Don’t Need More Readers. They Need Better Ones. Read More »
Fifteen years on WordPress, this blog evolved from personal reflections to dark fiction, photography, and novels—an archive of obsession, change, and stories that refused to stay quiet. It happened this day, 15 years ago, I packed up my blog and moved it from MySpace to WordPress. MySpace was closing, and WordPress offered a new home.
Fifteen Years on WordPress – A Retrospective Journey Read More »