Author Q&A: What Are You Excited About for Book 3?
Have you heard the news?! If you follow me on social media or you’ve signed up for my newsletter, you […]
Redbubble vs. Spring Review: Which POD Apparel Site is Better?
Print-on-demand (POD) platforms have become increasingly popular, especially among influencers and personal brands that lack the resources to print, store, […]
The “Theory of Omission” in Writing | Hemingway’s Iceberg Theory
“If a writer of prose knows enough of what he is writing about he may omit things that he knows […]
Chronicles of Avilésor Cosplay | Project Alpha Costumes
Halloween is just around the corner! Whether you’re looking for a trick-or-treating costume or planning your next Comic Con cosplay, […]
A Writer’s Song: Why You Should “Write What You Know”
There were two bits of advice I remember receiving when I first became a columnist, although I don’t recall from […]
Should Authors Publish Under Their Real Name or a Pseudonym?
When I completed Shadow Rider, my first full-length fantasy novel, I sucked in my breath, summoned every ounce of courage, […]
Personal Resume Website: What Is It and Do You Need One?
If you’re wondering what a personal resume website is, you’re actually on one right now. On the Cobblestone Road started […]
Fantasy Worldbuilding: Tolkien’s Primary and Secondary Worlds
I was a junior in high school when I gave my first full-length fantasy novel, Shadow Rider, to two of […]
Imposter Syndrome: Why Do Artists Feel Like They’re Not Good Enough?
If you’re a creative of any sort — a painter, sculptor, musician, author, poet, dancer, etc. — you’ve probably struggled […]
Q&A: Harmony Todd, Founder of Old Soul Artisan Literary Candles
In 2020, I had the amazing opportunity to partner with Harmony Todd from Old Soul Artisan to collaborate on a […]