Uncategorized, Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
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…
September 29, 2022 -
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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…
August 29, 2022 -
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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…
July 29, 2022 -
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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…
June 29, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Do the Work
Last year I entered a pitch for my newest screenplay into a competition to get an opportunity to pitch…
April 29, 2022 -
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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,…
January 29, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
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 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
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 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
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 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Reaping the Rewards
It took 11 months after my accident before I was finally released from doctors’ care. That season was more…
July 29, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
You Can Do It!
I have shared before how difficult those first days after my accident were. This month I want to give…
April 29, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Keep Motivated
This year has been a year of crazy weather in the South with abnormally high temperatures late into fall.…
October 29, 2019 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
In Context
When most people meet me, they often tell me they can’t tell I’m disabled. Sometimes, they will never notice…
October 29, 2018 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Able!
Recently, I was asked by a fellow writer to work with him on a project. Admittedly, I was pretty…
May 29, 2018 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Here I Am by Martin Johnson
The desire to write has burned in me ever since I was in middle school. I grew up in…
March 29, 2018
