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    Get out of my head! Taking the voices and putting them on the page

    There are times when I feel like I am going insane. I usually have a running narration in my head that expresses all of my innermost thoughts. When I am working on my creative projects, suddenly my designated narrator in my noggin isn’t the only voice I hear.  I feel like other authors out there will understand me when I say that my characters talk to me. At times, it can be nonstop! Especially when I am in the brainstorming process and generating ideas for whatever new project I’ve got up my sleeve.  The characters ultimately determine which project I…

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    No more writing from me. I quit!

    I think that it’s time I finally close the laptop for good. It’s time that I announce to you that I am hanging up my pen and I am quitting writing. Forever.  That’s right. I quit!  You see, with the rise of Artificial Intelligence, I’ve come to realize that these AI bots are clearly superior in creating stories than I will ever be able to. They can generate stories that I could never dream of! Mainly because those dreams AI syphons from are not just my own but from every other author that has ever existed. But hey! These little…

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    What’s in the works? A look at my upcoming projects

    Something about me to know: there are always multiple projects I’m juggling. I wish there could be one project at a time, but that’s just not how my brain works. It craves the chaos of multiple storylines, characters, and universes.  That might be why it takes so long for me to finish a project. As soon as I start on one project, a new idea pops into my head, and I have to flesh it out, and then another, and another. The well of creativity is always overflowing! It’s a blessing and a curse. I don’t have enough hours in…

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    Unraveling the Chaos: How I Write

    Writing is my passion, but it’s also a major pain in the ass. I’m sure many other writers would agree with that statement. It’s something we love, but it’s not always easy.  It can be really hard to get the words to flow. Creative constipation is very, very real. Yet we still choose to create, and I love that about us creative folks. Despite the frustrations, we soldier on and produce stories we are proud of.  Everyone sees the final project. That book on the shelf with the pretty cover. The words inside that make you laugh and cry. What…

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    Welcome to My New Blog: Behind The Page!

    Hello folks! I am so excited to announce that I am starting up a weekly blog on my website. Welcome to Behind The Page! This is where I plan to talk about all things writing and what inspires my stories. I thought this would be a great way to expand on my passions for those who are interested in learning more about me as an author and what makes my head tick. Consider this a “behind the scenes” where I pull back the veil to go deeper into the writing process.  I’m no stranger to blogging. I began writing columns…