Category Archives: Writing

Christmas music blared as Mistletoe Marketplace shoppers streamed past where I was signing books. An older gentleman walked up and held out his hand. It shook as it reached toward mine. I smiled. It was George. Two years earlier we … Continue reading →

I’m excited, nervous and proud right now. I have over 80 boxes of my new book, Chainsaws & Casseroles to sell. Like running a race, I’m at the starting line. I’ve trained for months (writing and drawing for the book) … Continue reading →

Woke this morning and fear was staring me in the face. It was a cold stare — one that chilled me to the bone. The alarm had just gone off and the clock glowed 4:02 a.m. Fatigue walked around fear … Continue reading →

SHORT STORY: Fall Back “Good evening, Mr. Conner.” The gate agent took the boarding pass from the worn-out business passenger. Frank Conner nodded and grunted, “You, too,” and laughed to himself. He heard comedian Brian Regan’s voice every time he … Continue reading →

So this was Back to the Future week. Marty and Doc popped in from 1985 and then left again. In 1985, I was a senior in high school and was wondering where my life would take me. My football career … Continue reading →

Someone doesn’t believe in your dream? Do the work. Prove them wrong. Naysayers are a dime a dozen. But people who get up, stick their head out the foxhole and create art are special. That’s who you need to be. … Continue reading →

Breakfast for dinner Being kind to waiters and waitresses Doing one hour of exercise at least five days a week Using my car’s blinkers That the best decision in my life was marrying my wife. J.J. Abrams to make a … Continue reading →