The Healing Power of Storytelling
September 27, 2025
Some of the most important culture-healing work will come from writers who use their stories to heal themselves. They will slay the dragons tormenting their souls by putting pen to paper and sharing it with the world. These stories, fueled by the storyteller’s healing journey, will inspire and give hope to anyone who can relate.
Author Meetup with Arianna Brindle
September 22, 2025
I recently had the privilege of chatting with my friend Arianna Brindle about her passion for the Civil War, writing, and her upcoming novel. Arianna also takes the opportunity to ask for a few tips on navigating the traditional publishing process, and we discuss how to handle criticism of your art.
Join Me at LegendHaven 2025!
August 27, 2025
Hey friends! I’m excited to share that I’ve agreed to host a read-aloud and author Q&A at LegendHaven, the friendliest fiction convention in the world for authors and story lovers! I’ll be reading from my novel Fear of the Sky, which is currently on submission to publishers. You should come! More info coming soon. Click the link below for more details.
Blast From My Past
May 31, 2025
Music was the creative outlet of my youth. I was recently sent some recordings of one of my old bands, and it took me back. I've hidden the songs somewhere inconspicuous on this website. If you don't want to search for them, click on the link below! Who knows. Maybe if you like my jams, you'll like my books.
Reading and Reeling #3: Mythopoeia
March 29, 2025
I recently read Mythopoeia as a part of a leisure class I'm taking on Tolkien. For the uninitiated, Tolkien penned this poem in response to C.S. Lewis's assertion that myths were "lies breathed through silver." Click the link below to check out my thoughts on this fantastic poem and how I view modern SFF in light of it.
ATTENTION: Southwest Louisiana Book People!
March 15, 2025
If you live in or near Lake Charles and are interested in reading or writing, check out The Charmed Page Bookstore on Hodges Street! It has recently opened its doors and has bestselling books, used books, books written by local authors, rooms to write books, and more! Check out the store's site at the link below.
New Character Images
February 18, 2025
It's tough being keeping content up while I'm on submission for Fear of the Sky and still very much in the middle of writing my next story. But I never get tired of trying to make my characters come alive with the help of modern technology. Be sure to check out the latest in images. I hope to have a more substantial update soon!
Bayou Writers' table at Chuck Fest
October 19, 2024
If you are in or around Lake Charles today, swing by Chuck Fest and visit the Bayou Writers Group's table. Several members will be selling books, so it's a great chance to support local authors. Learn more about Chuck Fest and how it helps support local restaurants and artists at the link below.
ATTENTION: Southwest Louisiana Writers!
September 11, 2024
If you're a writer searching for support in or around Lake Charles, join the Bayou Writers' Group for our monthly meeting on Saturday, September 21, at the Calcasieu Library. Subscribe to our email list using the link below to receive updates as the meetings approach.
New Layout!
August 27, 2024
I'm happy to launch a new website layout. The look and feel are mostly the same, but now, the latest writing updates, blogs, and other news will be displayed on the home page.
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