Let’s get into some code! In this post, I explore the What Can I Do? API I built for Roll20. This answers the age old question of all those new to Dungeons and Dragons: So…what can I do? Enjoy!

This week we review The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones and see what I learned from the book. We also retell a creation my where when the wrong person speaks first, everything gets all messed up.

This week I share my work with automation and talk about my latest Work in Progress (wip).

This week we see what happens when a human races a robot and explore how two awesome books can inspire your writing/storytelling.

Where do your ideas come from? Do you buy them at the Idea Store? In this post, I explore where to find some ideas for your next creative endeavor and how to smash ideas together to build an interesting story.

Reflecting on Neil Gaiman’s Masterclass and my focus on struggling readers. Instead of thinking about being Paid by the Word, what if we think about Paying by the Word…? Also, let’s twist a fairy tale and see what we get.

This week I dig into my creative process a bit. Kind of rambling thoughts going on here so enter at your own risk (of time that you might not get any value from). I explore what kind of “creative” I am and how I leverage creative distractions to find even more creativity.

Welcome 2020! Remember, starting a new year is like any journey, you probably have some baggage to take with you. Let’s talk about baggage, planning and have a short story to start the year off right.

My verb to sum up 2019 is AWAKEN. Here I examine why that is, give an update on disConnection and talk about the outcome from my Give Away last week. Enjoy!

Spreading some holiday cheer with a give away this week! Also, get a progress report on my latest novel project and a short holiday poem.

Let’s examine what I learned from Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. This book had some great take aways beyond the good story and exceptional execution.

This poetry Friday, I explore my creative space, collaborative storytelling and getting sick at Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

I just got back from NCTE! WOW! I’m ready to get my novel done and out there! Hear who got me going and who gave me a boot to get submitting ASAP!

What am I working on now? How do I use visual aids to create unique stories? Answers to this and more found here!

The City of Duhr has been an ongoing experiment here. Now it is moving. Find out where and why here.

In preparation for NCTE19 I wanted to share some thoughts on networking. How not to be slimy and how to make lasting professional relationships.

I reflect on getting my first rejection for fiction work. While I’m expecting many more, I reflect a bit on how to use my reaction to the rejection for turning a bummer into a bumper knocking me towards something better.

I’ve got a busy Q4 2019! If you’re going to be where I’m going to be, let me know and maybe we can grab a coffee. Side note, I don’t drink coffee, so tea perhaps.