Category Archives: Writing

Sometimes, my work environment forces me as a writer to look at a lot of the things that make us who we are. A person, just like a character in a novel or story, isn’t just hatched. We’re built by … Continue reading →

The idea of any writer is to push their characters above and beyond their perceived ability to deal with the world they live in. When you’re doing character development on your characters, learning about them and their personalities, you try … Continue reading →

I posed the question: What are some of the potential economic ramifications of the U.S. Government passing a bill that does not pay U.S. military active duty retirement benefits after twenty years of service until the veteran reaches 65 years … Continue reading →

I had the joy and amusement (read: dripping sarcasm) of eating dinner tonight with a wannabe writer. I don’t think there are many things out there that can push my annoyance button nearly as quickly as those people who talk … Continue reading →

I completed my first really long run today, the Great Aloha Run, which is 8.15 miles. And I got to thinking when I came home that writing a book is like running a marathon. Everyone starts out all excited and … Continue reading →