“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist So today I woke up in a cold sweat. It was still dark, extra early. I had that dream again. You know, that one dream. From the time I was small I have a recurring dream, … Continue reading I Was Terrified, But I Went
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The Importance of Being Brave
Copyright Comfortpit.com “It's not all bad. Heightened self-consciousness, apartness, an inability to join in, physical shame and self-loathing—they are not all bad. Those devils have been my angels. Without them I would never have disappeared into language, literature, the mind, laughter and all the mad intensities that made and unmade me.” ― Stephen Fry, Moab Is My … Continue reading The Importance of Being Brave
My First Poem: Haiku of Rectitude
Got Rectitude from my feed and Tales from the mind of Kristian No one could claim her She was full of rectitude But not in her dreams
Haunting Wilderness: An Excerpt
I am posting this for Singledust because she wished to see what a song could bring to life for me. Many of my novels come from songs and music. Music adds spice to my life and I appreciate all different kinds. This one came from Lindsey Sterling's Beyond the Veil. To give some context, this girl is … Continue reading Haunting Wilderness: An Excerpt
Spread the Joy Week Prompt From Singledust: A Warm Blanket
In response to Singledust's Spread the Joy Week: Go Dog Go Cafe : I work in a place that is terrifying. It is cold, sterile, bright, and noisy. In the dark of the night there are noises and beeping and sometimes even sounds of those suffering. Sleep is interrupted. Everything is uncomfortable including the bed underneath … Continue reading Spread the Joy Week Prompt From Singledust: A Warm Blanket
Fictional Friday: Man in the Moon
Below is the beginning of the first chapter of a book I started after an editor suggested I work on description of atmosphere and surroundings. Hope you like it friends! The moon was out brilliant and full. A white circle a quarter of the way up the sky shadowing all stars around it. It … Continue reading Fictional Friday: Man in the Moon
Wednesday’s Off Topic: Gamer Talk Decoded
"Come on! I've been in game like five whole minutes. Give me a knife or something!" - The Law, Monster Hunter World Tutorial Lamentations In a few of my posts I've alluded to this other side of Bee. I'm a gamer. Oh yes friends! … Continue reading Wednesday’s Off Topic: Gamer Talk Decoded
Job Interviews Are Like Dating
So this afternoon I have my first job interview in over seven years. And I am going into this much like when I buy a car or go on a date. What? How are those related? Well, let's look at all those things we do when interviewing for a job. I am not sure how … Continue reading Job Interviews Are Like Dating
Confession; I Sniff Books
Yep! You heard it here first. I sniff books. I do! Nothing is more pleasing to me than walking into a library, a book vault, a used book store, a new book store, or my own collection and smelling the printed word. There is just something so amazing about all those words shoved together to … Continue reading Confession; I Sniff Books
Writer Prompt Challenge Accepted
Where was it? Dammit, he just managed to secure that little gem to trade for a hit and now it was lost. Sweating and shaking, he knew he needed it bad. He had to find that single earring. All of his mind began to fixate on the hit. Tremors were taking him over and … Continue reading Writer Prompt Challenge Accepted