“Droplet”
Splattered and speckled,
like a broken salt shaker.
New paint on old clothes.
Steve D
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June Write Day: #Gains
I can’t really tell if May flew by or dragged its feet. On one hand, I can’t believe it’s already June, with summer weather in full swing in MD. On the other, it feels like a lot has happened in the last month, both personally and otherwise.
My short take on current protests around the US:
Black Live Matter.
Now then, onto events primarily taking place at the simple new desk pictured above. Continue reading “June Write Day: #Gains”
Haiku Sunday – Avoid
“Avoid”
Distracting oneself
from doing what is required
only leaves a void.
Steve D
Haiku Sunday – Coat
“Coat”
Fresh paint layered thick,
cover flaked plaster and brick,
a cellar face-lift.
Steve D
Finding a Way to Enjoy Your Story
I don’t always enjoy the story I’m writing. There, I said it. Sometimes, the story doesn’t feel right, or it doesn’t excite me, and it’s just not working the way I had intended it to. And I start to dislike it… maybe even resent it a little for taking up so much of my head space and typing capacity.
However, there is one simple reason that I think lies at the heart of not enjoying the story you’re writing: you haven’t figured out what to like about your story yet. Continue reading “Finding a Way to Enjoy Your Story”
Haiku Sunday – Ride
“Ride”
A new vehicle
filled with possibilities
for our next road trip.
Steve D
Promote Your Book through Giveaways
Welcome to part two of my series on strategies to promote a new book release. This time, we’re going to take a closer look at running giveaways for your new book.
The idea of a giveaway may be a little intimidating for a number of reasons, but it can be a great way to build readership and get some attention on your book. Continue reading “Promote Your Book through Giveaways”
Haiku Sunday – Grass
“Grass”
Small footfalls softened
as they zoom across the lawn
seeking adventure.
Steve D
Book Review: Diving into H.P. Lovecraft
Back in December I started a 23-hour collection of H.P. Lovecraft’s prose work on Audible. This seemed like a not-crazy idea at the time because I had a forty-minute commute home from work every day.
I’ve been working from home for over two months, which means far less designated audiobook listening time. Anyway, I finally finished this collection last week. This review is not about the work of Lovecraft himself, but more about how this collection was put together and narrated, and what I’ve taken from it as my first true introduction to Lovecraft’s work. Continue reading “Book Review: Diving into H.P. Lovecraft”
Haiku Sunday – Window
“Window”
View to the beyond
where imagination roams.
All is possible.
Steve D
Evening Satellite Publishing 