Losing My Cat Sylvanna

I'm struck by the myriad of emotions that ebb and flow from one minute to the next. I'm struck by why it hurts so bad.

Less is More: OmmWriter

So much of writing goes beyond simply planning and executing. It can be hard to write when you're not in the proper headspace, or when you are physically uncomfortable… or when there is too much noise or the wrong kind of noise.

A Different Kind of Writing Prompt

Music is a powerful tool. If it's such a great tool… why not try and use it as a writing prompt?

Feelings – the Bane of Writing

Ever just get the feeling that you just don't want to write anything?

Learning to Disconnect

I know I need to disconnect, but I'm terrible at it. I need to let my mind rest, to breathe. I need to let it recharge. I need pen and paper, I need quiet.

Our Common Ground: by Brandt and Nash

We can always find something to disagree on, but what if we spent more time finding our common ground?

Identity: What it Means to be a Man

We let our fathers, and society, define for us what it means to be a man. For many, being a 'man' is their identity. The problem? We all have different ideas of what that even means.

What if You Were Enough?

How would your life change if you believed you were enough?

Millennials, Gen X, and Abraham Maslow

Millennials. I'm not sure about you, but where I come from that is a four letter word. Has there been a more reviled generation in the last century? Millennials are accused of being the 'Participation Trophy' generation. 'Everything was just handed to them,' I've heard people say. Ignoring the fact that someone had to do … Continue reading Millennials, Gen X, and Abraham Maslow →

How is the Name of the Wind Unique amongst Fantasy?

While some might consider this a review, and in many ways, it will be, it's also meant to be an examination of Patrick Rothfuss's writing style. There is a lot to be learned by reading someone's work. It gives some insight into their mind, how they process, and their interests.