Independence (The Magician – Chapter Sixteen)

This is the sixteenth chapter of the serialization novel I am working on, The Magician – < click here to read the other chapters if you missed them. Independence It took some persuading, a bit of magic, and even some of her seemingly inexhaustible pocket money, but eventually Vanessa made it backstage. She was surprised at […]

Theater (The Magician – Chapter Fifteen)

This is the fifteenth chapter of the serialization novel I am working on, The Magician – < click here to read the other chapters if you missed them. Theater Thora was able to finally land two box seats to the Saturday night performance of the pathomotus under the name of Alice Rothschild, one of her […]

New year, same story

It’s been a crazy start to the new year, but it’s been a welcoming start. For those who don’t know, last week the other half and I closed on our very first home. The past week has been a whirlwind of cleaning the new to us house, painting the interior walls, doing some minor repairs that […]

Recompense (The Magician – Chapter Fourteen)

This is the fourteenth chapter of the serialization novel I am working on, The Magician – < click here to read the other chapters if you missed them. Recompense Ignace laid on the bed on his stomach, his right cheek pressed into the sheet-covered mattress as pillows remained where they had been tossed.  He was […]

It’s the end of another year

It’s the time of year where everyone shares their accomplishments for the year. And while this post will be no different in that regards, there is also a bit of reflection as well. I had several author and writing related goals I had jotted upon a piece of paper at the beginning of this year: Publish […]

Recognize the Spark

Recently, I was asked a question.  How do you feel loved and connected? I had answered “my family.” But I didn’t mean only the family of blood I have that is dispersed all over the United States, but the family I have made as well, who continue to bless me and keep me on this path […]

Abscond (The Magician – Chapter Thirteen)

This is the thirteenth chapter of the serialization novel I am working on, The Magician – < click there to read the other chapters if you missed them. Abscond The first few weeks of the new world tour had come and gone uneventfully.  Ignace mostly performed his usual stories, the magical paintings that had made […]

I want peace but it’s not what I’m used to

One of my favorite shows to watch at Christmastime is A Charlie Brown Christmas. My absolute favorite scene of the movie is when Linus tells Charlie Brown, Lucy, the cast, and pretty much the whole world what Christmas is all about, quoting a certain passage in the Bible. One particular verse of that passage sticks […]

Thora (The Magician – Chapter Twelve)

This is the twelfth chapter of the serialization novel I am working on, The Magician – < click there to read the other chapters if you missed them. Thora “You’ll never guess what I just heard!” Thora hissed excitedly after the two cousins greeted each other with hugs and kisses. Vanessa looked at her elder […]

Generations upon hopeful generations

It’s December finally and Christmas is bearing down on us, bringing all sorts of glad tidings and a casserole dish of emotions. We deal with realities, with relatives, with things that crop up and memories of things long gone. It’s a time for tradition. But it’s also a time for new adventures and new ideas. […]