“Orchard”
Would orchard branches
tangle if not groomed, in rows?
Somehow, I think not.
Steve D
Friday Write-Day: The Cover is Coming!
I found a cover designer! After sifting through over 50 applications via Upwork, I’ve hired a cover designer I’m really excited about. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: The Cover is Coming!”
Misplaced Missives 14 & 84, And How They Came To Be
Generally, I’d prefer not to talk about what inspired me to write the missives. Most of them bubbled forth from religious doubt and self hatred and fears of growing up. Some are naturally darker than others… but they are not unique. Not in what they sprung from.
Recently, and not recently, stories have come to light about predators, protected by their power and by their peers, preying upon those who should have been able to trust them. People who failed so spectacularly to be decent human beings that there are no words to describe them.
They are not unique either. Continue reading “Misplaced Missives 14 & 84, And How They Came To Be”
How to Focus When You’re Scatter-Brained
As you’ve probably read at some point on this space, the last two-plus months have been pretty hectic for me. All of my spare time has been consumed by buying and moving into a new house while also trying to finish the second draft of my novel.
Now, I’ve had to rethink the way I tackle the myriad of responsibilities that seem to persist every day. Continue reading “How to Focus When You’re Scatter-Brained”
Haiku Sunday – Autumn
“Autumn”
Grit and moisture cling,
“Dead leaves on the dirty ground, “
A chill tingles skin.
This song does not particularly remind me of autumn. I just liked that the line fit in seven syllables.
Steve D
15 on the 15th – Almost Like Praying
Puerto Rico is still suffering. That’s 3.5 million American citizens still suffering, and despite concentrated efforts, the Island Of Enchantment has raised less support than its fellow stricken lands of Texas and Florida, so… I made this. I figure it can’t hurt and I’m thinking about the island all the time anyway. I know PR isn’t a state, so this is technically deviating from the 15ths’ initial intent, but, oh well. Please forgive me and, if you’re able, please show the island a little love.
Here goes: Continue reading “15 on the 15th – Almost Like Praying”
Friday Write-Day: Holy Crap NaNoWriMo is Coming!
Holy crap it’s almost November! I’ve been looking forward to National Novel Writing Month basically all year, and it somehow still snuck up on me.
So I guess it’s time to announce my project for NaNo 2017. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Holy Crap NaNoWriMo is Coming!”
Misplaced Missive #64 – F.A.M.I.L.Y.
You would turn me away,
Your own flesh and blood,
Because of something beyond my control.
So your gratitude and ignorant love,
Mean nothing, once the truth is told. Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #64 – F.A.M.I.L.Y.”
Exploring Úr’Dan: Brief History of the Northern Migration
I’ve spent the last several installments of this series talking about the various peoples who inhabit Úr’Dan. Now I think it’s time to start giving bits of the history of this subcontinent.
Continue reading “Exploring Úr’Dan: Brief History of the Northern Migration”
Haiku Sunday – Night
“Night”
Eyes droop, yawns abound,
and breath eases to a sigh.
It’s nearly bedtime.
Steve D
Evening Satellite Publishing 