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Publishing Journey: Evolving as a Writer with Technology

I’m sharing this both as an update and as a reminder to fellow writers: your work can keep evolving, and better tools can help you get it closer to what you meant all along. My writing journey continues every day. I’m at a strange point right now: I’m writing regularly, publishing in different genres and… Continue reading Publishing Journey: Evolving as a Writer with Technology

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Gilead, Dystopia, and the Slow Boil of Control

Dystopias aren’t frightening because they’re imaginative—they’re frightening because they feel familiar. Watching The Handmaid’s Tale, I kept thinking: the scariest part isn’t how Gilead begins. It’s how quickly people learn to live with it. Why Gilead Feels Plausible I’ve finally stepped into the world of Gilead in The Handmaid’s Tale. I’m currently watching it on… Continue reading Gilead, Dystopia, and the Slow Boil of Control

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Discover The Menagerie Locket and Folklore Books Releases!

Introducing the Second Edition of “The Menagerie Locket” Welcome to March—a time for new beginnings and fresh projects. I am excited to announce the release of the Second Edition of “The Menagerie Locket,” which will be available on March 17th. This book follows my previous work “Pox” and marks my first venture into the realms… Continue reading Discover The Menagerie Locket and Folklore Books Releases!

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Exploring My Life Story: The Forgotten Son, Chapter 3

It gives me incredible pleasure to introduce the third chapter of my autobiography, “The Forgotten Son,” which forms a part of my larger life story by the same name. In this chapter, I explore the pivotal events from 2018 onward, sharing how these years shaped my relationships, career, and outlook on life. Readers will journey… Continue reading Exploring My Life Story: The Forgotten Son, Chapter 3

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Why ‘The POX’ Fans Will Love This New Edition

Revisiting a Not-So-New Story It gives me great pleasure to introduce a NOT so NEW book, which may sound unusual at first. What does that mean exactly? “A Shot in the Dark,” releasing in January 20th, 2026, is actually the original version of my debut novel, “The POX,” which was published in 2023. What Sets… Continue reading Why ‘The POX’ Fans Will Love This New Edition

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How A Christmas Carol Mirrors Today’s Society

Christmas: A Time for Reflection As we get into the final stretch of the Christmas week, like usual this forces me to think about this time of year, which is meant to be a time of joy, peace and goodwill towards man. Thinking of my favorite stories Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” one of the… Continue reading How A Christmas Carol Mirrors Today’s Society

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Lessons from Bob Cratchit: Financial Lessons for the Holidays

Are you a Scrooge or Cratchit? During this time of year we can all turn into a little of both, but examining Bob Cratchit for his money flaws and Scrooge as well we can all learn from this fictional characters especially durning the holidays and how we spend and save money.

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Why ‘A Shot in the Dark’ is Essential for Fans of ‘The POX’

Revisiting a Not-So-New Story It gives me great pleasure to introduce a NOT so NEW book, which may sound unusual at first. What does that mean exactly? “A Shot in the Dark,” releasing in January 2026, is actually the original version of my debut novel, “The POX,” which was published in 2023. What Sets This… Continue reading Why ‘A Shot in the Dark’ is Essential for Fans of ‘The POX’

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Celebrating 15 Years of Marriage: Our Journey Together

Today I celebrated 15 years of marriage to my beautiful wife Delia. It’s hard to imagine I have been married this long and at the same time it feels like a blink of an eye. My wife is such a hard worker, its apart of her DNA since I met her, even today as I… Continue reading Celebrating 15 Years of Marriage: Our Journey Together

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Thought Crime and Modern Day Oceania Dystopia We Live in Today

Modern Day Dystopian Society is here! Some may find it silly to compare books to modern day events and even history, but have found books foretelling of future events. A few of those books are those of Dystopian genres like George Orwell’s 1984 and Raymond Bradbury Fahrenheit 451. I am particularly drawn to Orwell for… Continue reading Thought Crime and Modern Day Oceania Dystopia We Live in Today