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Wisdom from Mansfield Park

3/7/2022

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Jane Austen is known for her feel-good romantic novels. They are safe books to read if you want to see love, joy, and a happy ending. Of course, Austen was perfectly aware that happy endings are not guaranteed, and that people's lives are full of heartbreak and suffering. She could have written stories that reflected these truths, but she chose instead to write stories that bring people joy.

In a world full of uncertainty and hardship, Jane Austen's novels are still popular among modern readers. Clearly, she knew what she was doing. 
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Back from Hiatus

1/29/2022

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Well, I've been pretty quiet since the pandemic started in 2020. This blog has been silent, I seldom get on Facebook or Instagram, I have avoided Twitter, and my website was left fallow. But in the meantime, I've been busy! 
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Since my last announcement in May, 2020, I have gotten married, moved to a new city, learned how to mountain bike, and finished writing my first novel. At the same time, I have ghostwritten hundreds of books for a children's reading program, and created dozens of illustrations for "The Wilderlings" by S.G. Lichtstrahl. 
​Like I said, it's been busy! ​
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In the midst of it all, I have kept up the writing streak I began on May 30, 2018. That's right, I have been writing every day for nearly four years!  The effort has paid off. After several rounds of revision, my novel is ready to see the light of day. Now, as I begin my quest to find an agent and a publisher, I will also renew my efforts to keep in touch with the outside world. So whether you're a fellow writer, friend, family member, or fellow reader, thanks for dropping by! I hope this space can bring you some joy, encouragement, information, or inspiration.
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Stay safe out there, everyone!
​2022 is going to be an awesome year, just you wait!
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The Year Anthology

5/27/2020

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Check out this new anthology from Crack the Spine. Available now from Amazon, this collection features stories and poems that capture the modern psyche. I'm honored that my short story “Let Men Alone" found a home here.
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Flash Fiction Magazine

3/1/2020

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I'm pleased to announce that Flash Fiction Magazine just published a short story of mine: “Long Life and Prosperity from the Golden Dragon Medicine Company" - a long title for a very, very short story! Do you have five minutes? Check out the story here.
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North Street Book Prize - Honorable Mention

2/15/2020

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According to their Kinds is getting a second wind with today's announcement from Winning Writers. It received Honorable Mention from the North Street Book Prize for self-published books, making it a runner-up for the prize in Literary Fiction. Along with this honor, Winning Writers published a very nice critique of the book: check it out here.
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