Launching with Kingsley Grant

Launching with Kingsley Grant

  A few months ago, I was privileged to be a guest on Kingsley Grant’s podcast, The Mid-Life Launch. Since then, I’ve become a fan of the show and consider Kingsley Grant to be a friend. Kingsley is a speaker, a coach and an author and is one of those...
James Divine Inspiration

James Divine Inspiration

  A few months ago, I had the pleasure to hear James Divine speak at a local event called, The Story Project. His speech was emotional, encouraging and inspiring. He and I have had the chance to connect a few times afterwards and I now consider him a friend. I...
The Skill of the Lucky

The Skill of the Lucky

Some years ago, I was into poker: Texas Hold ’em poker. I got quite good at the game and felt a little cocky about it after a while. I spent lots of time practicing. I spent lots of time reading books like Super System. I frequently played charity-style matches...
4 Ways to Tell a Story

4 Ways to Tell a Story

  Those that know me well, know that I’m not just an author. I’m a designer in my day job. I’m also a photographer, amateur actor and amateur filmmaker. These disciplines might seem diverse on the surface, but in reality, for me, each sprouts...
Grammar Crimes – Antiprescriptivism

Grammar Crimes – Antiprescriptivism

“Antiprescriptivism” yeah, I made up a word. Cuz, know what? That’s how the English language works, sukkah! Woah, I’m slummin’ it teh keyboardshortcutters. DWI. Last year, Weird Al Yankovic produced a song and video called, Word Crimes....
Looking for Beta Readers

Looking for Beta Readers

ARCs are almost ready! An ARC is an Advanced Reader Copy. In days past, publishers would send out printed copies to a select group of readers to proofread and provide feedback on books before they were published. These days, though, this seems so archaic (and...