by thjaywrites | Aug 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
I want to talk about mental health today, because the world outside can be a brutal and unforgiving place. Whether it’s the grind of a thankless job, the drama of friends and/or family, or the constant political, economic, and climatic crises, the litany can seem...
by thjaywrites | Jul 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Social media. This is a lament I’ve held for some time now – how do I balance my social conscience with my need as a creative to reach those who might potentially support endeavors? Most social media these days boils down to – which bloated, billionaire...
by thjaywrites | Jun 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
This past weekend, I started in on the next phase of my road to becoming a published author. I began laying out the interior of my book – The Tree House – in InDesign. In the world of self-publishing, I’m one of the lucky ones, having the advantage...
by thjaywrites | Jun 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s been an adventurous few weeks since I posted last. With regards to writing, my wife took three days to give The Tree House a final pass, searching for any typos or inconsistencies that might have been missed in edits, or by my beta readers. This was the...
by thjaywrites | May 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
The toughest part of writing, for me, is when I’m not writing. There will always be times when the drafting, writing, and editing are done. So what to do? Sure I have checklists, task lists, scribbles in the margins of pages, but where do I focus my energy, my...
by thjaywrites | May 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today, I’m reminded of lyrics from the song “Mission”. A tune from one my favorite bands – Rush – off their album Hold Your Fire:Hold your fireKeep it burning brightHold the flame ’til the dream ignitesA spirit with vision is a...
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