Breaking the mental barrier is the hardest thing to do before achieving high levels of success. Therefore success must mean on some level that having the right mentality on life and work and family is success. Rather than success being … Continued
Until thought is linked with purpose there is no intelligent accomplishment – James Allen. I like what C.S.Lewis said when he wrote that truth is better told in fiction. In that vein I think it is smart writing to infuse … Continued
Set into motion today what you want your life to be in the future and it will come to pass if you’re diligent. Many people ask how I have time to write a full length children’s novel when I run … Continued
Excerpt from book: “Nathaniel, do you see how the fire takes on a life of its own? Do you see how it dances, and makes its own melody?” I wanted the scene where PaPa gives Nathaniel the magical pen to … Continued
Leadership Thought (for writers): The truth can be shared secretly in fiction; there is a beautiful unseen wooing that takes place. Excerpt from book: I so love the sound of time when it’s running perfectly in sync and in harmony … Continued
Leadership Thought: Listening to the wisdom of children gives you a great advantage in life. Always keep an ear open. Sometimes when I have increased levels of anxiety because of life’s pressures and the stress that goes along with trying … Continued
Inside every one of us is the potential to do great things. Only believe. After engaging in twitter and facebook and linkedn for the past two weeks I am beginning to see something rise to the surface in my thought … Continued
Read and write every day and see what happens in five years. I am working on a philosophy of life and this is on the list of things to live by. Read the statistic of how many people don’t read … Continued
In the right mind you can find a way to be kind during the grind without turning a blind eye to those in a bind. I wanted to write an encouraging word using a literary device. Can you guess the … Continued
Excerpt from book. “Because every riddle plays like a fiddle and every tattle shakes like a rattle.” Using literary devices in story telling is a wonderful thing. They change the pace and add flavor to your writing. Different literary devices … Continued