My first published book was a short story titled Murder in Blue Lake and was the result of a “first line” writing prompt. I’d like to share what that prompt was, however as I published the story in 2016, I cannot recall it. But, just for fun, here are the opening paragraphs. "No shit, there I was, standing in front of the body...the one I'd made love to every night in my dreams. She was still beautiful, in a creepy sort of way. I couldn't believe she was dead. Her body didn't seem real...

My first published book was a short story titled Murder in Blue Lake and was the result of a “first line” writing prompt. I’d like to share what that prompt was, however as I published the story in 2016, I cannot recall it. But, just for fun, here are the opening paragraphs. "No shit, there I was, standing in front of the body...the one I'd made love to every night in my dreams. She was still beautiful, in a creepy sort of way. I couldn't believe she was dead. Her body didn't seem real...

Had a few thoughts this morning about why I love stories so much. Aside from the escapism, I enjoy fiction because problems are solved within the pag...

Had a few thoughts this morning about why I love stories so much. Aside from the escapism, I enjoy fiction because problems are solved within the pag...

Photo by Josh Applegate on UnsplashUnless you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth (or are married to someone with said spoon), then you've had...

Photo by Josh Applegate on UnsplashUnless you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth (or are married to someone with said spoon), then you've had...