• The Day Our Words Broke

    “Mama Anya, can you tell us about the tower again?” The little family had just finished dinner. As was their custom, the children had run to their great-grandmother’s tent. Little […]

  • Mid-Year Update: Gone Turbo, but…

    We’ve officially hit the halfway point of the year, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on my theme for 2025: “triple impact” across music, writing, and websites.  So, how […]

  • Jerry’s Funhouse Mirror Mind

    Jerry’s flat was a testament to his suspended ambition. Bookshelves sagged under the weight of unread paperbacks. Half-drunk coffee mugs formed fossilized rings on his desk, amidst stacks of half-filled […]

  • The Contest Of The Scrolls

    A profound, intimidating silence reigned within the halls.They held the accumulated knowledge of humanity, gleaned from every corner of the known world. Each scroll and parchment was a hushed testament […]

  • The Man with Too Many Hats

    Michael was strapped into the passenger seat of a roaring race car. His fingers dug into the leather as the world outside blurred past at terrifying speeds.  The driver beside […]

  • The Atheria Revelation: Why I’m Changing My Novel Plans (And What’s Coming Next)

    Things haven’t quite gone as smoothly as I’d hoped. I’ve been dealing with technical issues that are slowing down my output.  So, the three songs I was planning to have […]

  • The Tale of the Donkey Derby as Told by Billy Goat

    “I’m the fastest!” bleated Pipkin, the eldest of the kid goats, his tiny hooves a blur as he zipped around and over his siblings. “Quiet! I’m the strongest!” retorted Poppy, […]

  • Protected: Under Orion’s Belt

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  • Atheria’s Hidden Hues

    The city of Atheria shimmered beneath a perpetual twilight, the sky a canvas of soothing periwinkle hues.  Elegant buildings, all in harmonious shades of lavender, lilac, and mauve, stretched towards […]

  • Introverts and Extroverts: Dispelling the Myth

    Speaking as an introvert myself, I feel compelled to offer a few insights. While this isn’t a battle of personalities, it is an opportunity to shed light on the nuances […]