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Appreciate the Little Things
As I spent Thanksgiving by myself this year, I had some time to reflect on not just 2022, but…
November 29, 2022-
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Fear Factor
As I write this month’s post, I am waiting to hear back from agents and publishers to whom I…
October 29, 2022 -
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S.A.D.
For almost half a year, I have gone through another rough season in my life. I have left a…
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Plateaus
Lately, I’ve been battling a tremendous amount of brain fog. I’ve been distracted by personal issues while dealing with…
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Strong Writing
Seventeen years ago I wrote my first blog on Myspace, back then I had no idea what I was…
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Challenges!
Earlier this month I faced the daunting challenge of driving home from a whirlwind five-day writer’s conference. Although I…
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Persistence Pays Off
I recently became a new speaker for the Brain Injury Association of America, a difficult and time consuming accomplishment.…
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Do the Work
Last year I entered a pitch for my newest screenplay into a competition to get an opportunity to pitch…
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Risky Business
As March winds down and brain injury awareness month comes to an end, we are approaching the 25th anniversary…
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worth it
Recently a local cyclist where I live was hit by a car and injured badly, he ended up going…
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enjoy it!
Being disabled causes one to find new sources of enjoyment. The things I used to enjoy before my accident,…
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Getting Started
As the year comes to an end, we are all eager for a new year and a new start.…
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cheerleaders
As I began working on this post, I woke up one morning depressed. I couldn’t motivate myself to focus…
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purpose driven writing
Recently, I received another rejection letter from an agent and to be honest, rejection never gets easier. But, disappoints…
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Do You Know Your Circles?
Most of us know the idea of a hermit writer is a myth. Writing isn’t a solo effort. At…
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Building Your Platform
One of the biggest fears of mine and a lot of people with disabilities is that our voices no…
August 29, 2021 -
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Find Your Unique Voice
One of the things I look forward to about attending a writer’s conference is meeting new writers and hearing…
July 29, 2021 -
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What You Have to Offer
Last month I attended an annual writers conference to learn more about the craft and pitch my nonfiction books.…
June 29, 2021 -
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Choose Wisely
After my accident, I was in a hurry to get back to my life. I didn’t care about what…
May 29, 2021 -
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We All Fall
Twenty-four years ago, I experienced one of the most embarrassing moments of my life: I fell off the commode…
April 29, 2021 -
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Patiently Persistent
I learned in physical therapy every brain injury is different, no one can predict how a T. B. I.…
March 29, 2021 -
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Be Passionate
Recently, I decided to upgrade and focus on my YouTube channel. When I first started it in 2006, my…
February 28, 2021 -
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Goal Setting?
As we start a new year, most people have decided upon New Year’s resolutions, or made new goals. Most…
January 29, 2021 -
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Baby Steps
After my accident, I was eager to get back to my old life. Why wouldn’t I? I was in…
December 29, 2020 -
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Make Every Moment Count
Fifteen years ago a high school football standout was diagnosed with brain cancer his senior year. He approached me…
November 29, 2020
