Thoughts, insights, and stories from the world of storytelling
I was asked an interesting question this weekend at a book signing. It came from a high school language arts instructor who plans to use these two sonnets in her poetry segment of class. She asked whe...
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My colleague tells me I could become an “existential threat to the industry” if I say what is on my mind right now. I recently received a “review” and “feedback” from a “contest judge” as follows, co...
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Historic perception has not been overly kind to President Gerald Ford, and I was very young, but my greatest memory of his tenure is the way he insisted we come together to celebrate the 200th Anniver...
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After my mother passed away, I found myself returning every evening to the time we always shared: 7:00 pm. Now, wherever I am, I light a candle in her memory and carry forward the love, steadiness, and light she gave so freely.
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At a publicly funded university meant to foster critical thinking and meaningful dialogue, a labor dispute has devolved into a predictable spectacle of slogans and buzzwords. As both sides play to the cameras, students, taxpayers, and the mission of education itself are left caught in the middle.
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Creative work is more than expression—it’s intellectual property with real value. While copyright exists upon creation, true protection comes with registration, which enables enforcement and establishes ownership. Pairing copyright with trademark protection for your pen name ensures both your work and your identity are secure as your platform grows.
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Writing and self-publishing my first poetry collection was frustrating, humbling, and rewarding—but nothing prepared me for paid criticism. After spending hundreds on a “professional review,” I received little more than recycled words, exposing a side of indie publishing driven by money over integrity. If you’re going to critique someone’s work, at least do your job.
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From The Shallow End To The Deep End has been awarded the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, recognizing its exceptional artistry and emotional depth. This honor highlights the collection’s ability to move readers and push the boundaries of poetic expression.
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Numbers often carry meanings that stretch far beyond their simple mathematical identities. The number 142 is no exception.
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TWO! Amazing 5-Star Reviews! One from Literary Titan and the other from Readers' Favorite.
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I understand all the recent chaos trickling down from our Northeast border, I really do. To help me cope, I have even implemented a temporary embargo from streaming my favorite re-runs of Saturday Ni...
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From the Shallow End to the Deep End revives the classical Shakespearean sonnet with ninety-seven poems exploring modern themes such as relationships, abuse, faith, and death. Through strict meter and rhyme, this collection proves that structure can deepen emotional impact. It invites today’s readers to rediscover the sonnet as a living vessel for truth, beauty, and relevance—and to dive deeper into timeless poetic form.
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