People often ask where I find inspiration. My answer: everywhere. To quote one of my favorite movies, Sister Act 2: If you want to be somebody, if you want to go somewhere, you better wake up and pay attention. This video by Jarbas Agnelli, Birds on the Wires, is a prime example of finding inspiration in everyday places. … More Inspiration Is All Around, Simply Open Your Mind’s Eye
What an exciting day! As you may remember, last year I collaborated on an anthology benefiting those affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). Twenty-nine writers, each inspired by a musical composition from the album, Composers for Relief, wove tales which intertwined flawlessly with their chosen song. Since then, Samantha Redstreake Geary and The Publishers That Be have been compiling … More Cover Reveal and IWSG
Welcome to the first posting of The Progressive Book Club 2014. Whether you’re a participant or not, I invite you to review the list below and allow the group to shine a light on some of our best reads of the past thirty days. Each month is open to new members, with selections as diverse as the … More PBC: Running With Scissors
The Matrix is one of my all-time favorite movies. I actually went to the theater and paid movie ticket prices to see it—albeit 1999 movie ticket prices—but I shelled out the clams, nonetheless. That’s rare. With the quick turnaround from theatrical to dvd release, as well as the low retail costs, I usually don’t mind waiting … More Temet Nosce—Know Thyself
As the year comes to a close and kids hatch plans to catch Santa in the act, it’s also time to wrap up this blog for a long winter’s nap, celebrate the remaining days of 2013, and wait for Baby New Year to arrive. But before all that, I need to address the nagging question … More PBC News and Year-end Adieus
M.L. Swift, Writer 