My Writing Life

There’s been a shift in my blogging mindset. I’ve had a nice run with this blog over the past couple of years. I’ve shared my work with new audiences; I’ve sparked a few online debates. I’m keeping this blog visible as an archive, but I won’t update it anytime in the foreseeable future. Instead, my

Law 1: Make sure the two species are compatible.* He saw her sitting at the bar, one dainty hand holding a Zomarian Martini, while the other two impatiently tapped upon the bar counter.  She was beautiful for an alien—and he ran through his mind all the things he wanted to do to her, um, extra [...]

“This ain’t politically correct. This might offend my political connects.” — Jay-Z I know people who cook Savages for breakfast– Cannibalism colonial America style. They minus well send messages via Morris code while they’re living In the pass–it should help boost Their shelves of steam. Literacy is

Hats off to Philip Levine for being named America’s new Poet Laureate. Admittedly, I have not read much of his poetry. Now is the time to start. Read this article about the poet and his appointment on NPR.org.

How deep is the abyss that is engulfing us all? Placing fear in our hearts. Watching us fall. How deep is the abyss that channels the ocean? Guiding us like a river with fluid motions. How deep is the abyss that spews out mountains? New lands gush forth like geysers, not like fountains. How deep [..