(From September 7, 2026, but I never posted it) So I’ve started this thing where I write for two hours straight, have 30 minutes to edit it and then publish it. I haven’t been good at keeping up with that,…
My Writing Practice: A Method Writing Writing Method & Thoughts on My Fashion Style
(From August 30, 2026, but I never posted it) You’ve probably heard of method acting, where an actor essentially embodies the character they’re playing even when they are not shooting, at least I think that’s what method acting is. Well,…
My Writing Practice: Ryan Clark, Usher and the Ego Factor
Recently, there have been two new stories that have caught my attention: the ESPN firing of Ryan Clark and the reluctant woman at Usher’s concert. When I think about those two incidents, one of the words that come prominently to…
My Writing Practice: Did I Tell You I Lost 30lbs?
And what better way to celebrate other than…you guessed it, eating some food. That caused me to pile the pounds back on to the tune of 234 pounds. I’ve since dropped back down to 227 pounds. My ultimate goal is…
My Self-Publishing Journey: Can Maya Angelou & Zora Neale Hurston Help Me Finally Remove the Needle from a Broken Record?
Back in 2002, when the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books was still held at UCLA instead of USC where they have it now, I attended for the first time and met Maya Angelou. Well, met might be too strong…
Show Me the Expert! Why is it so Easy to Get That Title? And Why it Shouldn’t Be!
In this day and social-media age where anyone can pick up a device and blast themselves into the minds of potentially millions while also having a chance to make money doing it, many have decided to take technology up on…