Stories usually have a way to begin… It is the process of sitting in my imaginary café, meeting up with characters. Characters usually appear as if summoned. Luckily, they tell me their stories. Some come in, take a seat, and don’t have anything to say. Others chit-chat but don’t have enough substance to create a […]
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Krampus
Who is Krampus?
Krampus is the half-goat, half-demon, bad Santa, dates back to pagan times. He has sharp teeth, a long tongue, large claws, is tall, hairy like a goat and with cloven hooves, has a long tail, sometimes can be seen with chains, and carries a sack and switches. He is said to appear to take away those who have made the naughty list.
Wanderlust & Metamorphosis
To become a butterfly, the caterpillar has to grow, change, and molt. A writer does, too. Every time I sit down at my computer to write, a new adventure starts. In fiction, I love to take a character, chase them up and tree, and throw rocks at them. Those hard decisions cause growth. For so […]
Work launched into space aboard the NOVA lander as part of a literary time capsule.
