On Stories

On Writing Fiction

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November 29, 2023
On Writing Fiction

I have wanted to be a fiction author for as long as I can remember. Throughout my life there has been no question about this. All my other published works were undertaken with a promise that “someday” I would write the stories I’d been dreaming about since childhood.

Earth

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January 2, 2023
Earth

Mourning came to the little house in Elusa…

Edgar, the Cabbage

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November 8, 2023
Edgar, the Cabbage

A novel for adults who wish they were kids, kids who wish they were adults, and all assortments of broccolis and cauliflowers.

First Draft - From the Start

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November 15, 2023
First Draft - From the Start

First Draft is an ongoing pit stop where I get to share what I’ve learned over a lifetime of studying writing for the purpose of writing life-changing stories. Bookmark this page for quick access to everything First Draft.

Short Stories

MadPx Mondays
Brotherhood
I was in the Justicar’s office when the bell tolled to announce the approach of a visitor. “It is the superintendent,” the intercom buzzed. “She is not waiting.” My heart sank with despair as I eyed the practice rifle sitting on the Justicar’s desk. Two moments of awkward, knee-shivering silence were split by the her iron voice. “Imik, you understan…
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MadPx Mondays
A Note of Suspicion
“It is the Way of the Fool and his Sayings that blights the world with the Old One’s ‘wayward principal.’ Contrary to research among other races, such as orcra and similar better-natured hominids, it is not always an iron law. After the experience of solification, we are considering another status of the controversy altogether. The solu…
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