Living an Epic Life Podcast, Episode 3

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Here’s Episode 3 of my podcast series, which now has a title: Living an Epic Life.

In this episode I discuss a little about the new podcast title, and then I talk about an adventure I had attending a publishing event here in New York that introduced me to the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Frankfurt Fellowship Program, and the German love of the book. Note: as soon as I hear back from . . . → Read More: Living an Epic Life Podcast, Episode 3

Podcast Episode 2 – New York, Publishing, and Awesome

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Here’s Episode 2 of my podcast series. In this episode I reveal the big project I’m working on and why I’m in New York, discuss how my first few days have gone, and detail a bit about what I’ve seen of the publishing industry so far.

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New Podcast Series – Episode 1 – Beginnings

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So, I’ve started a new podcast series. Here’s Episode 1. Take a listen and drop me a line–I’d love to hear your feedback!

In this episode: a new podcast, a new publication, and something to be revealed in Episode 2.

Mentioned in the Podcast: InYo: . . . → Read More: New Podcast Series – Episode 1 – Beginnings

New essay published in InYo martial arts journal, winter 2012

InYo Winter 2012 cover

I just had an essay published in the Winter January 2012 issue of InYo: The Journal of Alternative Perspectives on the Martial Arts and Sciences.

Check it out!

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How to Choose a Creative Writing MFA Program

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It’s early in the morning—-the sun is not yet up, but here I am, typing away, coffee at the ready.

What’s going on? Why aren’t I sleeping?

Though I didn’t get home last night until 1:30AM, I’ve got things to write.

You see, I’m just back from a creative writing residency as part of the Stonecoast MFA program in Creative Writing, at the University of Southern Maine–I’m brimming with ideas, energy, . . . → Read More: How to Choose a Creative Writing MFA Program

Resolutions, Goals, and Improving Your Craft

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I made a resolution to myself years ago that I would make a serious effort to pursue and improve my writing.

I’ve always been interested in writing stories and telling tales–hey, maybe I’ll even write a novel one day–but somehow job, career, and family always seemed to take a higher priority. And so no progress was made toward my goal.

There wasn’t enough time left over at the end of the day . . . → Read More: Resolutions, Goals, and Improving Your Craft

Blue Skies Ahead: Thank You, Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012

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I just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for their support, friendship, and love throughout 2011. I’ve had a lot of visitors to my website and have enjoyed keeping up with old friends and making new ones on various social networks.

2011 was a year of change for me, full of risks and surprises, big wins and failures. But 2012 is here now and it looks to be an another exciting . . . → Read More: Blue Skies Ahead: Thank You, Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012