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    • Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Learning to Love Your Writing

      Learning to Love Your Writing

      As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

      In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…

    Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

    Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

    Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Learning to Love Your Writing

      Learning to Love Your Writing

      As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

      In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…

    Learning to Love Your Writing

    Learning to Love Your Writing

    As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Learning to Love Your Writing

      Learning to Love Your Writing

      As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

      In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…

    Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

    Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

    In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Learning to Love Your Writing

      Learning to Love Your Writing

      As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

      In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…

    Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

    In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Learning to Love Your Writing

      Learning to Love Your Writing

      As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

      In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…

    Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

    Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

    The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Learning to Love Your Writing

      Learning to Love Your Writing

      As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

      In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…

    Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

    Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

    We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Learning to Love Your Writing

      Learning to Love Your Writing

      As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

      In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…

    Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

    Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

    In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Learning to Love Your Writing

      Learning to Love Your Writing

      As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

      In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…

    The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

    The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

    How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

      Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on…

    • Learning to Love Your Writing

      Learning to Love Your Writing

      As creatives, we never seem to be finished with our projects. Most writers find it difficult to read their work after publication, because we are harsh critics. It doesn’t matter how many times people…

    • Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      Review: Blood and Water by Briana Morgan

      In this fast paced and appropriately sickening novel, London has been struck by a plague—people cough up blood to their deaths. Our main character, Jay, finds himself in a dreadful situation: He’s fallen ill…

    • Academy of Media Arts: An Introduction

      In the age of technology, art is no longer limited to what we can make with ink on paper. That sketch in your journal can be brought to life using the computer; however, we tend to define…

    • Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

      The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration…

    • Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      Tips on Overcoming Self-Doubt in Creativity

      We waste so much potential every day when we listen to self-doubt. This week I talked to other creatives about the things keeping them from progress in their work. By the end of the discussion, I…

    • Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

      In Lena’s world, love is a disease—one she won’t have to worry about for long. Soon she’ll receive the treatment that’ll prevent her from being infected. Delirium starts with a tone of urgency. It’s Lena’s…

    • The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      The Autumn Prince Novel: Cover & Excerpt

      How are your NaNo novels doing? I am pleased to say that I have reached 32k and have an end in mind, which is more than I can say for other NaNo projects–indeed, more…

    • Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

      People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…

    Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

    Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

    People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled…