I've watched through The Office more than a few times. It's one of the funniest, most quotable shows of all time. Steve Carell as Michael...

What makes a great character? Strengths such as intelligence, physical prowess, morals, and bravery are qualities every memorable...

My debut novel A Warrior Still is now available in paperback and eBook format. It's also available on Kindle Unlimited. Click the image...

I haven't been too active on this blog lately. That's because I've been working hard to finish my upcoming novel and get it ready for...

"Comic relief" is a term that tends to make a lot of readers and moviegoers groan. Mainly because it is something that can interrupt the...

YouTube can be used for just about anything. Need a tutorial on how to tie a bowtie? Or how to perfect your putting game (in real life...

Pete Docter gave a speech at the Academy Awards after his film Inside Out won for best animated movie. The last part of it always stuck...

Let me start by saying that I won't get involved in a debate about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, because there is no debate....

Say you're reading a novel. The prose is phenomenal. It's full of amazing descriptions, immersing you into each and every setting. The...

All story is driven by conflict, and the struggle of the protagonist to reach their goals. Some of the most memorable characters are the...

On 10 November 1775, just months after the start of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Marines were founded. They had onboard...

Music has a deep connection with storytelling. It can drive the narrative and give more life to characters and environments.

Ah, the good ol' thesaurus. Perfect for spicing up any boring sentence. I remember using one in English class for the first time and...

Supporting characters are sometimes seen as a tool for the hero to accomplish their goals and nothing more. But, just like in real life,...

"The wonderful thing about writing is that there is always a blank page waiting. The terrifying thing about writing is that there is...

This was my favorite book when I was in elementary school. I must have read it four or five times, and I learned something new about it...

This isn't a sports blog, but I wanted to celebrate my Cincinnati Reds clinching a playoff spot last night. This is the story of Johnny...

No, I'm not talking about the Billy Joel song. I'm talking about what ignites our passion to write. To spill our soul onto a Microsoft...