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Here is (amended) content that accompanies one of the slides from my upcoming workshop. Who We Are Time doesn't just fall from the clock, offering itself like a piece of spontaneously generated cake. We must make time to write. Musicians practice their instrument. Horse owners groom their animals and exercise them. We write. We are … Continue reading Who We Are

I've been asked what the background image is on my site. It's one of my favorite chairs. Photos of it appear in various places - as a background on this site (though seriously edited), on social media, and in a book that is soon to be released called Fingerprints on my Heart. Mystery solved! Now, … Continue reading The Background Image

Lurking behind every set of eyes is a story. Some unfold effortlessly, intriguing you and drawing you in until you crave more. But what about that story that is held captive behind the eyes of its creator? That is the story I'm seeking to set free. During November I'm offering to teach and motivate four … Continue reading Speaking FREEly

You may notice I've changed the look of my site. Thank you for your patience as I get my fonts and things matched up. Plus, I'll add more content as I go along. I moved over to WordPress from Blogger a while back so it appears as though I'm brand new on the scene. I … Continue reading A Fresh New Look

It is that time again! Every November a group of people across the nation (and perhaps around the world) take on a writing challenge. It is National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo. I'm going to use November as a time to progress on my current novel, Sword of the Butterfly, book II of … Continue reading NaNoWriMo

Gone are the days when a merchant puts a board in a window of a shop along some street in town among local markets. Advertising has grown to be an electric light driven pixel package, virtual and intangible. The window is in the hands of everyone with a login ID. Writers are encouraged to blog … Continue reading Spontaneity: Friend or Foe?

The theme of the summer seemed to be 'driving' as we rolled along the Pacific Northwest highways in slow progression halfway across the country. I have always loved a good road trip, but using both hands to keep a car on the road is somewhat prohibitive to the writing process. The summer was amazing - … Continue reading Driving Progress

Introducing the Literary Clay online creative writing workshop! Early registration is $15. After May 1st, the price will be $20. At either price you will receive valuable coaching and practical guidance with various assignments, writing prompts, and training sessions. I hope to 'see' you there! (Register on the Events tab)

Here is a link for the review of a section of Mariah's Invisible Sword. I would love some stars! https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1242895   Cheers, Shai