(Author’s NOTE: Some of these segments were written in mid-January and others in early February. I apologize if such time difference makes this disjointed in any way.) Back in April of 2022, I posted about my struggles finding the why of my writing. I won’t repeat it all here; if you really want to know… Continue reading SEEKING THE WHY
Author: DBlake
2022: A STUDY IN (MOSTLY) FAILURE
HAPPY NEW YEAR, imaginary people of the internet! It is I, your lackadaisical random writer from the same realm. In our annual January look back on the year that just closed — an original idea that no one has ever done before (/sarcasm) — I would like to say that although from a hobbyist perspective… Continue reading 2022: A STUDY IN (MOSTLY) FAILURE
THE NANOWRIMO BLUES
You know me. I love National Novel Writing Month, that madcap event where thousands of writers try to pound together 50,000 words over the course of a single month. This thing has been part of my consciousness since I learned of its existence in 2004, and with only one exception I have participated every single… Continue reading THE NANOWRIMO BLUES
WHEN YOU CAN’T FIND YOUR WHY
Fair warning: This may turn out to be another one of those whiny “too much honesty from a random internet writer” kinds of entries no one likes. You are invited to skip it. There’s enough venom and vitriol flying around the internet, so if my adding to it would be too much, I wish you… Continue reading WHEN YOU CAN’T FIND YOUR WHY
NEW YEAR, SAME GOALS
2021 began with a political nightmare (when it should have been such a pleasant waking from one) and ended kind of the same way, albeit with less violence and insurrection. It feels like the world has gone crazy. In the bad way. People have forgotten how to be people, and I feel bad for all… Continue reading NEW YEAR, SAME GOALS
THE LONG-AWAITED NANOWRIMO RECAP POST
What? You weren’t awaiting this post? Well, I guess that means you should skip it and come back next week. Yes, I said week. We’ll talk about that at the end. Also, just the usual heads-up: This is a LOOOOOOOOOOONG blog entry. There is a lot for me to unpack. If you’re not interested in… Continue reading THE LONG-AWAITED NANOWRIMO RECAP POST
DECEMBER POST DELAYED
Due to reasons, which will be made clear when I am able to make it, this month’s post will be postponed by a week, possibly two. There is nothing to worry about, but I need the extra time. All will be explained. I appreciate your patience.
OFF TO THE RACES, AND THEN SOME
Hey there. Glad you stopped by, imaginary person. (I am not delusional enough to believe anyone ever reads this piece of garbage I spew out on a monthly basis.) As I write this, National Novel Writing Month is twelve hours away, and I am feeling eager and ready while still not exactly sure how the… Continue reading OFF TO THE RACES, AND THEN SOME
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!
In the wake of last month’s entry, I am left with the taste of anger and vitriol in my mouth, and some of the things happening in politics are not making it any better. However, I keep telling myself this is not the place to spew my political beliefs (though they will creep in, as… Continue reading IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!
JUST GET VACCINATED ALREADY
OK, OK, before you run away screaming at the title of this post, please note that it is NOT a political post. And the fact that I even have to say that peeves me to the extreme. [Also, one quick point to make. If I get particularly nasty, as I tend to do when talking… Continue reading JUST GET VACCINATED ALREADY