The Politics of Writing Imagine that you’re reading a novel by your favorite author. It’s me, isn’t it? I’m just kidding. You find yourself enmeshed in the story and the characters are excellent, taking you deep into the imagery that they are painting with their words. Then, for no apparent reason, the author goes on …
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Ozarks Haunted Pathways
There's an idea that I've been kicking around for a long time now. I wanted to do something that would profile the Ozarks and it's rich history of haunting, sightings, legends and myths. I finally took the plunge and launched my YouTube channel, Ozarks Haunted Pathways. You can find it here: Ozarks Haunted Pathways with …
Find your Zen
Find Your Zen Sometimes life is a real bastard. That’s an unfortunate but immutable fact. I’ve often heard people refer to life as a game. Well, that’s pure bullshit. If it were a game, then there would have to be discernible rules. There simply aren’t. We’ve all seen it in our own daily lives. No …
The Roads Less Traveled
There’s an odd feeling of memory when you walk the trails and backwoods of the Ozarks. It’s a feeling as old as the mountains, themselves. A profound richness to the tapestry that enfolds us. Each tree and rock, a different story to tell. There’s a certain peace to the stillness there…but a deep melancholy, …
Investing in yourself…by investing in your audience.
Engage your audience. Sounds like a simple concept, doesn't it? Actually, it's more simple than you realize. All writers seek to engage the readers and enmesh them in the stories we write. From the simplest short-stories to epic tales told over several volumes, we all seek to entertain and enthrall our audiences. There simply isn't …
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Perspire to inspire.
Anyone that tries to tell you that writing isn't hard work has never written a book. You put your heart and soul into every word. Some days, the words come easy. Then other days, it's like pulling teeth to get them to flow. Those are both natural parts of the creative process. We all have …
Missouri Myths and Legends
Hi folks. I wanted to make this, the first blog entry of the New Year, all about where I draw a great deal of my inspiration: Tales and Folklore of my native Ozarks. This is a subject that has always intrigued me, since I was a very young boy. Missouri is rich in folklore, tales …
Cycle of Ragnarok
If you've read Norse Mythology, then you already know that Ragnarok is a cycle. According to legend, it has happened many times over the centuries, changing with each new cycle. This is not only true of the Ragnarok of Norse legend, but also true of my Ragnarok Rising Saga. Welcome to the new cycle. For …
Plot Twists, Challenges and Unexpected Journeys
Isn't it strange how things can somehow take an unexpected turn? I mean, you plot and plan, then something happens and "BANG", everything changes. I've found that this happens both in my writing and in life, as well. What's the old saying? The best laid plains of mice and men. This was never more true …
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Legends, Folklore and Dark Pathways
Walking alone along a darkened trail in the woods can bring the most vivid thoughts to the surface of your mind. Each twig that snaps, each leaf that rustles invokes horrors that only Poe or Lovecraft could have envisioned. Each echoing footfall sends chills down your spine at the thought of the unknown that lies …

