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I’ve been working on the book “Æther” for close to six years now. Not so much the actual written pages but, mainly recording ideas and plot lines I want to explore. Last year was the first time I truly pushed myself to get serious. It’s the first time I was committed to putting pen to
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Describe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it? Childhood has a way of leaving its mark on us, often through the items we cherish. Recently, as I’ve watched news stories about wildfires in California, blizzards sweeping the Midwest, and hurricanes along the coasts, I’ve thought a lot about
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There’s something about the gray skies of winter that seems to echo life’s messier moments. The saying “when it rains, it pours” perfectly captures how bad news seems to arrive in waves, one storm rolling in after another. In those moments, it can feel impossible to imagine clear skies ahead. Lately, I’ve been living in
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I hope your December and holiday season were filled with joy, reflection, and maybe even a few moments of peace. As we step into 2025, we stare down the the quarter of this century ending. It’s hard to believe we’re already 25 years in. With that milestone, we have the opportunity to pause and evaluate
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I think that everyone has a favorite way to get their sweat on. For me I am a huge fan of active games. Sure it’s fun to go to the gym and focus on building everything up, or go for a walk/jog to build up endurance. However there is nothing truly like being in the
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Embarking on the journey of writing a book has led me down many paths, especially when exploring the depths of character creation. I’ve often used a technique I first employed while hosting Dungeons and Dragons. Sometimes characters needed swift development that I could later go back and build upon. This technique is asking the question
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Choosing a dream job changes throughout your life. It’s like navigating a maze with changing paths, each turn revealing new aspirations and passions. It’s a moving target that evolves with age, experience, and the discovery of one’s true passions. Reflecting on my own trajectory, I find myself looking back at my initial dream job, then
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What defines a truly great leader? This question resonates across various facets of our lives, from the workplace to leisurely activities and within the walls of our homes. Leadership, in essence, is a delicate dance between owning the project at hand and knowing when to delegate; a harmonious blend of humility and confidence. In the
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Last summer, my wife and I embarked on a 5-day adventure to San Diego, a trip centered around catching Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Amidst the hikes, breathtaking sights, and delectable food, an unexpected theme emerged from our adventure. Birds. Our visit to the renowned San Diego Zoo became the catalyst for our joke that would
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The whole point of the blog is to document the path to writing a fantasy novel. This love of writing comes from all the books I’ve read, different movies I’ve watched, and the games I’ve played. A specific game is Dungeons & Dragons. This game is usually played in a group or a party. The
A funny thing happened on the way to the book 