Usually I have a pithy writing comment to make about the process, but lately we’ve been dealing with something as a family that is quite alarming and difficult to manage. Let me just say that for any parents who have disabled children, I am only beginning to understand your plight. My oldest daughter Kaylee isContinue reading “Our Ordeal With BPPV”
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5 Ways to Stay a Writer
This quote by one of my favorite writers (Harlan Ellison) is irrevocably true. How many students have I taught to write over the years who most likely do not use that skill now that they are adults? I’m sure the number is more than I’m willing to admit. I consider myself a pretty prolific writer. I’veContinue reading “5 Ways to Stay a Writer”
New Podcast Up: The Lucky Break
In this episode Ryan relates a story about his daughter’s music and how he just happened to stumble upon someone influential who is interested in her sound. What do you consider to be your “lucky break” and how can we use these small miracles to our advantage as indie writers? We also debut a newContinue reading “New Podcast Up: The Lucky Break”
Christmas: Blessings Counted
Today is Christmas, and it is probably one of my favorite holidays, however I am increasingly fed up with the fact that it is the only holiday save Easter that is being eradicated by the corporate machine, remolded into some meaningless day where you get gifts for people who are probably going to take themContinue reading “Christmas: Blessings Counted”
Thanksgiving Day Celebration
Today is the day when people in the U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving. When we get together today, I’m sure my mother is going to (as she always does) tell all of us that before we eat we must each share something we are thankful for. This year, my mother’s house is not the center of theContinue reading “Thanksgiving Day Celebration”
‘Merican Food and My Current Health Ordeal
A week ago I went to the doctor for a checkup, not necessarily because I wanted to, but because my insurance company was going to pay for it and I was going to get $200 out of the deal. Well, the results are in, and they aren’t good. From my bloodContinue reading “‘Merican Food and My Current Health Ordeal”
My Daughter’s Gift
Last night I lay in bed with laptop open, writing away at Come Apart, my newest WIP. Due to school starting up, the self-imposed renovation of my classroom, the induction of several new alternative education students into my program and a myriad of other things I have been neglecting it. It is always difficult to pickContinue reading “My Daughter’s Gift”
The Moore Tornado Benefit – Helping Children Heal
Thursday from 2pm to 8pm JediOKC, the Oklahoma City based collectors/costuming club got together at Journey Church in Norman Oklahoma to throw a benefit with many other organizations to provide a family night for the workers and all the children effected by the Moore Oklahoma tornado that ripped through Moore back in May. Ryan McKinleyContinue reading “The Moore Tornado Benefit – Helping Children Heal”
Lessons in Fatherhood: 10 Reasons My Dad Was Awesome
I celebrate yet another Father’s Day without my Dad. I thought today I would write about the ten things that made Daddy so awesome, things that I try my best to duplicate with my children, with my wife, and hopefully by doing so I can live up to the legend that was my Dad. MyContinue reading “Lessons in Fatherhood: 10 Reasons My Dad Was Awesome”
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
On April 19th, 1995 Timothy McVeigh parked a Ryder truck in front of the Edward R. Murrow Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City and ended the lives of 168 people, forever changing the landscape of our city. Each year marathon runners from all over the world come to race in the Memorial Marathon. It hasContinue reading “The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon”
Writing Is Hard Work 