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As I'd previously mentioned, I'm making some of my books and short stories available in audio. You can onlly find them at my Youtube channel. So far I've uploaded a novella and now a young adult zombie romance short story titled "Frenemies." Click on the picture below, and you'll be taken right to the story, which is less than a 25 minute listen. Just enough time to tune in while you're doing some housework, running errands, or taking some time for yourself! 
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I"m currently working on book two in the Life Everafter series. It's called Dead Man Living, and in its the sequel to Dead Woman Wanting. I'm excited to say that I'm almost finished with this second book. I'm about 3,000-5,000 words away. Then I plan on going into book three. There will be four books in this series.
If you like ghosts, paranormal romance, second chances at love, and happy endings, then you'll like this series! The first chapter of Dead Woman Wanting placed fifth in the I Am Writing Romance Competition, and the agent had some really nice things to say about it. So I'm excited for you to see this series! No release dates have been set yet, but I'll keep you posted! This is one of those questions I found when I was idly searching the internet, and it made me stop and think. Meaning is something we all need. A reason for living. A purpose.  The grounds at the Royal Palace in Madrid I feel like I always say this, but my friends do give my life meaning. They are the difference between a dull life and an exciting one. They bring me joy, and I hope I do the same for them. Creativity gives my life meaning. I don't know what I would do if I wasn't a writer. Or a creator. I love bringing things to life, whether it's a story, a painting, a piece of art, a craft, or even some tasty oatmeal raisin cookies. Little every day joys bring meaning to my life as well. A text from a friend. A walk through a garden. A bird singing outside my window. Simple things that make me more aware of my existence and the beauty that is all around me.
Traveling gives my life meaning. Exploring other cities and countries fulfills my wandering spirit, and I enjoy discovering hidden treasures like small coffee shops or antique stores. I recently came back from a trip to Rock Hill, SC where I enjoyed a walk through Glencairn Garden. The rushing sounds of the fountains, the smell of the blossoms, and the lush green grass were a balm for my soul. And along the way, I enjoyed a 45-minute conversation with three visitors from Delaware, one of whom friended me on Facebook, which made me happy! And finally, my relationship with God gives my life meaning. To know that He created me, gave me this unique life surrounded by the wonderful friends and loved ones I have, and sent His Son to die on the Cross for my sins is almost impcomprehensible to me. How did I get so blessed? Red Shirts Always Die, the site that is devoted to all things Star Trek. I wrote for four and a half years, completing over 2,000 articles, and I was afforded amazing opportunities, but, in the end, the company decided to go in a different direction.
I was saddened that my time with the site came to a sudden end, but I believe that there's something else I'm meant to do, to write, to create. I will miss writing for the site and covering all things Star Trek. I might consider picking it back up on my own one day, but, for now, I'm concentrating on writing articles again, getting books ready for publication, getting books ready for submission to publishers, and preparing to teach my fiction-writing class this summer. It's been a long time since I've released several books in one year, but that is my intention this year. I have many finished manuscripts that have long been ready for publication, and this is the year I get several of them out into the world. One of them, a free resource for low-income families, The Struggle is Real, is already available. You can find out how to get your free copy here. I have been in situations that feel endless, places where there seems to be no end in sight. I had no money, no place to live, and felt like I had no hope. At the time, there weren't a lot of resources for individuals or families struggling financially. Fortunately, we are in a better position now, and there are ways for people to get help for themselves and their families. And that is what my resource book: The Struggle is Real is all about.  I have worked on this book for several months, doing a deep dive into the internet to find as many resources as I could. So if you or anyone you know is struggling financially, hopefully, this can be a help to you.
The Struggle is Real is currently in another round of edits then the book will go to the formatter. When I have a release date, I will announce it here. One thing you need to know is this book will be free across all platforms. I want to get this digital resource into the hands of as many people as I possibly can. Again, I'll announce it here when I have a release date! We're in the season of Thanksgiving, and this year, it's been easy for me to count my blessings. They have been many, and I'm not speaking in terms of money, either. This year, like many other, I've had to make some difficult choices, and along the way, I always had my friends there. Even if they couldn't help me make the decisions I had to make, they were there to listen to me, to offer input, and to be there for me when or if there was fallout from my decisions. My friends are my biggest blessings because they are my family.  The blessings began early this year as I was gifted a cruise that was dedicated to Star Trek in February. I was able to go to the Caribbean and spend seven days aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise with Star Trek fans and celebrities.
I was in at least two casts this year, and while that might shock some people that I count those as blessings, I was happy that I only had to endure casts and not surguries as I have many times before. I've written so much this year, mostly for Red Shirts Always Die, which is the site dedicated to Star Trek, but I also finished a resource book for low-income families that will be coming out after the first of the year. My friend and I took a short trip so I could visit Buc-ees for the first time ever! What a store! It was a bit overwhelming, but I can see why everyone loves it. I"ve read more books this year than I have in a long time! There's a lot of great talent in this world! And that's where I'll stop for now even though there are so many more. What are your blessings? What are you the most thankful for in your life?  This was a question in a book called “3,000 Questions About Me,” and I thought what a perfect time of the year to answer this question as we close in on Halloween. I’ve culled out several more that fit this time of the year as well!
I’ve watched The Walking Dead and have seen a lot of zombie movies, and I’ve enjoyed them for the most part. The Walking Dead did get a little too gory for me, and I bowed out after the fourth season. But I think this question is a lot like “do you believe in ghosts?” Some people really believe the zombie apocalypse is a possibility much like they believe we’re going to be visited by aliens from other planets one day. Personally, I believe more in life on other planets than I do in zombies. That said, what do I know? I can’t honestly say with 100% knowledge that zombies or ghosts don’t exist. So what do you think? Do zombies exist, and could we face an apocalypse one day? What is your favorite zombie movie? Mine will always be Warm Bodies! I don't watch a lot of television...at least not while a show is currently airing. I prefer to stream everything now as most people do. Sometimes, I'll watch a show more than once if I really enjoyed it because I figure I might have missed something as I was watching it the first time around. In the #bookcommunity, we talk about book boyfriends and heroes that we wish could be real, and it's the same way in the television streaming world. Don't you just wish some of these people could be real? Here are my top three!  Dr. Conrad Hawkins (The Resident) The Resident quickly became one of my favorite shows when it debuted, and though it ended last year, I remain somewhat infatuated with Matt Czuchry who played Dr. Conrad Hawkins. Conrad was just the type of doctor, friend, and partner who could make anyone fall for him. Kind, caring, and protective, he never gave up and loved fiercely. That's book boyfriend material right there.  Sgt. Daniel "Hondo" Harrellson S.W.A.T. Shemar Moore's Hondo is the epitome of the perfect book boyfriend. I was devastated when S.W.A.T. got cancelled after six season, giddy when it was renewed for a seventh and final season, and over the moon when CBS gave it yet another shot and an eighth season. I don't know if this will be the final one or not, but Hondo will always have my heart. He's strong, fearless, protective, ready to go to battle, dedicated to his friends, and just the type of guy you'd want right next to you every second of the day.  Adam Noshimuri Hawaii Five-0 Ian Anthony Dale first came to my attention when he was cast on the remake of Hawaii Five-O. He was originally a somewhat type of bad giuy, but he turned his life around and even joined Five-O. The strong, sensitive type, he had no problems with emotions, and he was another fierce protector. He would jump in at a moment's notice to save someone and wasn't the type of person to be crossed. He played the part well, and I was excited when Dale joined the cast of The Resident briefly in its final season because it was a chance to see a different side of him. Another picture perfect boyfriend! Do you have actors/actresses that you could see in books? Or that you imagine are in your favorite books?
Every now and then books just need to be updated, especially covers, and that's what I've done for Trusting the Law, my 1920s historical novella. Take a look and let me knwo what you think!  I love all kinds of music, and I love to find certain songs that I can write scenes to, whether it's a fight scene, a love scene, or even a dramatic scene. And I was fortunate enough to come across a song that was released by Chris Young in 2021. Right now, I'm slightly addicted to it. Have a listen and see what you think! |
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