Flood: Chapter 3, “Blaze”
Flood Chapter 3: "Blaze" Read the entire book now! THE SIGHT OF THE BROKEN TREE CRASHING INTO HER FRIEND carried a surreal horror that wrapped its hands around Monica’s neck and squeezed with all its might, and for a moment she thought her throat had swollen shut. It...
Flood Trailer 2 is Live!
Flood: Chapter 2, “Prevention”
Flood Chapter 2: "Prevention" Read the entire book now! TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THAT MOMENT ON THE RIVER, MONICA sat in her boss’s office, chewing the cap of her pen. A month of service had come and gone, and it was time for a standard thirty-day review with the Emergency...
Flood: Chapter 1, “Waters Rise”
Flood Chapter 1: "Waters Rise" Read the entire book now! MONICA'S FINGERS SHOOK AS THE FRIGID WATERS CRASHED beneath her. Hanging from a wire suspended over the raging river, Monica reached for the winch securing her to the cable, shoved it forward, and covered the...
Watch the Trailer for “Flood!”
How far would you go to save the life of a complete stranger? After the trailer, scroll down to learn how to read Flood today for FREE! ~ Ready to start the Adventure? Flood launches on October 6th, 2022, and will retail for $9.95 (Kindle) and $19.95 (print)....
How to Write a Book: The #1 Thing You Need to Start Writing Your Book
Millions of people want to write a book. They just don't know how to start. If you're anything like them, then you've often felt frustrated by the feeling that there is a story in you just dying to come out, but you're not sure how to begin. What if I told you there...
Why We Still Talk About ‘Fight Club’
Why We Still Talk About Fight Club ~ Six years ago, I published this article on a previous blog. Given recent events, and the lasting power of the subject matter, I decided to move the post here to my new home. Some content has been updated, given the passage of time...
How to Plot Using the Hero’s Journey
It's a tale as old as time. No, not "Beauty and the Beast." The Hero's Journey. It's the tale as old as human nature. If anything, the Hero's Journey is human nature itself, manifested in story form. And you can use it to instill your story with immeasurable power....
How, and How Not, to Climb a Mountain
I love to hike. I particularly like to hike up mountains. But sometimes it doesn't go so well. Today I'm sharing two stories with you, both about climbing mountains. Story #1 is called "How to Climb a Mountain," and it's a nonfiction piece about my first real hike up...
The Genius of Pixar: 10 Things You Never Noticed About WALL-E
You probably know a good story when you see one. So my guess is that you've probably seen, and enjoyed, WALL-E, the 2008 film by Pixar Studios. But did you know this epic tale is incredibly deep, exploring themes and ideas far beyond just a love-struck robot's journey...
Finding the Warrior Within
Gasping for breath. Sweat stinging my eyes. Stabbing pain exploding in my knee. I pause to catch the fleeting air in my lungs and gather my wits. I'm surrounded by fallen trees and leafless brush. Behind me is the roar of the waterfall. Above me the impenetrable...
Fear and Vengeance
For half a minute, all you can see is the gray, cloud-swept sky. Will you soon be thrown into its depths? The lap restraint presses gently into your thighs. Will it hold your body in, or come flying loose in a nightmare malfunction? The rattling lift chain hammers in...
