A New Direction?

Well, I'm about to start my first screenplay. Its a project I've had on my mind for some time now. This  is probably the first non-horror related project I've done, so in a sort of way its a showcase for my own versatility. Its actually quite a wonder what you can achieve when you venture outside of what you're used to and this project is a tad inspired by my interests in the 'Mondo Macabro' film genre that was popular in the 1970's. Like my first novel, it kind of came out of left field as far as the timing for it and the direction, but as life has repeatedly shown me, there's a first time for everything.

The Inescapable Mundane

Oh, the throes of life! I have spent the last few months back in school (Yes, even horror fanatics have to do that sometimes) and now I'm going to start a new job as well. Its been a little over four months since I finished my last novel, but in all honesty I haven't received any messages from the other side in relevance to any new material. Again, I am looking outside the confines of simply being 'just' a writer. Something within the context, of course. Something just as magical and rewarding. But, something that can help me grow my passions just the same. Who knows what that can ensue. Right now, I especially do not.

Capture the Magic!

The concept of magic has captured the whole of my attention for as long as I've been alive. There's so many ways to view it as well. From the Arthurian legends that involved Merlin and Morgana Le Fey, to the biblical Witch of Endor, to the soothsayers of Ancient Rome, to pre-modern interpretations like Eliphas Levi or Aleister Crowley, it never ceases to amaze me and probably always will.
The notion of having capabilities beyond the mundane masses, certain abilities that make miraculous feats seem not only possible but, to a degree, rather simple. And, beyond everything else, to give one the purest pathway for an extraordinary life. Its for the principle of the latter that I've always striven for magic, regardless of my perceived failures. And, at this particular junction of my life where nothing seems set in stone, its for that principle where I may, or may not, dedicate the rest of my life in attainment.
Like writing, I believe its the imagery of magic that is most important. One is simply working with energies. The energies, if pressed hard enough, can guide one to a path of power, or enlightenment.
And, like writing, the first step, I believe, is to let go all preconceived interpretations of failure. When all is said and done, how you personally feel about your life and actions is all that matters. If one goes about caring at all what others think about them, they will get absolutely nowhere.And that being said, perhaps this, like writing as well, is the new start of a journey!

 

Sixth Novel Finally Completed!!

Elation's supreme! After seven months, two weeks and three days I have finally completed my sixth novel "Deimos Phobos". It wasn't that long ago that the notion of completing one novel was gargantuan in scope, but six? Absolutely insane! Ironically, the date which I completed it rests on the same date six years ago when I started my first novel, 'The Road to Nowhere'. Such patterns often cause me to scratch my head. So, as of right now, as has been the case so many times before, I really have no idea what next step to take. Its been approximately eighteen years, eight months, three weeks and two days since I started writing as of right now. And, truth be told, I feel myself being pulled into an unknown direction for the sake of self expansion beyond the concept of solely being a writer. This concept too would have been unthinkable for me only a little while ago, but, like someone much wiser than myself explained to me so long ago "Life is growth and change"

A few weeks away from finishing Sixth Novel!

Alas, after almost eight straight months of working on it, I am very happy to say that I'm only a couple of weeks away from completing my sixth novel 'Deimos Phobos'. Like all of my other works, this one took a life of its own almost as soon as I started on it. But, unlike my other ones, this particular story was inspired by happenings in my own life, not to mention a series of murders that for the most part have been overlooked. As always, the elation of completing a novel is definitely its own reward, however a usual inquiry consistently follows me. What happens after this particular work is finished? And, honestly, right now I really don't have an adequate answer. As it always has, perhaps time will tell.

"Blessings Of Death"

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