Glory to Hera!!

Hera. The name says it all. Majesty, unparalleled beauty, and endless power beyond human capabilities is only a fraction of why I have been drawn to the Queen of the Greek Gods since very early in childhood. To be honest, I first caught glimpse of her reading through a 'Marvel Universe' comic book which is ironic considering that I've never really been a huge comics fan. Everything from the myths surrounding her to the absolute elegance of any of her depictions has kept me beyond mesmerized. And while she sometimes has been viewed as vengeful or malevolent, it makes no difference to me. She has captured my infatuations, and if I'm lucky, she will continue to do so as long as I shall live!

18 years and 6 months!

Alas, it's been 18 years and 6 months since I made the life-altering decision to become a writer. While not one regret passes through my mind in the course of such an action, I do sometimes wonder what direction my life would have taken if I would have made different choices. I need not look any further than the multitude of masses who have no passion for their lives, nor do they any have any direction that isn't dictated by the demands of a superficial world.
In that sense, I'm eternally grateful. A teacher I had years ago stressed the importance of living what he called 'an extraordinary life'. A life that would strive for the absolution of fulfilled potential and test the limits of existence itself. I've traveled over the Atlantic Ocean over seven times, seen the U.S from coast to coast, had haunting and exhilarating experiences, and it doesn't seem like I'm going to slow down any time soon.
I've written novels, novellas, short stories, poems, articles, and the lot. And while the question of what to do with the next 20 or so years of my life still wanders aimlessly in my mind, if I'm able to continue this extraordinary path, I'd say that would be a good direction!  

 

Autumn, once again!

Alas, it's the most wonderful time of the year once again! I do so love the coming of autumn! With its changing of colors and seasons, the world can slightly seem as if all is good, if not just for a little while. Sadly, I haven't made any real plans for Halloween this year, which probably means I'll be watching horror movies and listening to sinister themed music while working on my sixth novel 'Deimos Phobos'. As far as that novel, I recently reached the half-way point and I am extremely pleased with the story's direction. And, I must admit, I have no idea what is to come once I complete it. Truth be told, I really never do.
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans"
"Happy Halloween to all!!"

Approaching half-way point of Sixth Novel!!

It's almost been four months to the day that I started my sixth novel, and I'm extremely pleased to say that I'm coming to roughly the half-way mark. This project, among other things in my life, have kept me busy to say the least. That said, I wonder if staying on point with one's aspirations is actually a trait of success. Perhaps one has to engage in over-achieving to get anything done in life, you never can tell. Again, as I have been writing this piece, I am as always overwhelmed that the story itself begins to guide my hand as so many of my works have done in the past. So, with that in mind, I truly have no idea how the rest of the story is actually going to play out.

New Novel one third done!

Working my literary magic as always, I'm very pleased that my new novel 'Deimos Phobos' is roughly a third of the way complete. Like all my other twisted tales, this one is chock full of different twists and turns and has been, for almost the last three months, a complete pleasure to engage in. I can only hope that the progression that I've made lately keeps itself going. So long as the standard that I've set for myself continues and this one is one for the ages, I can honestly say that I'm very pleased!!

Sixth Novel Coming Along!

Alas, it's been two months since I started my new story and I must say that I'm rather pleased with the progress involved with it so far. I'm also pleased with the different angles I've used. I've found that adding elements of past memories in any related scene can indeed strengthen the plot and enhance the overall narrative. I'm also extremely happy that almost all of  my recent works have come so sudden and unexpectedly. I truly wonder how many masterpieces came into being without actually being planned!

Goals for new story

One of the main goals that I'm working towards for my new tale is to change the perception in regards to actual 'Hauntings'. The superficial views in regards to the subject usually revolve around seeing transparent figures, Poltergeist activity, maybe even  hearing phantom voices and footsteps. While such views definitely deserve recognition, I want to show that a negative entity can affect lives in other ways as well. Tragedy, grief, loss, relationship problems, financial disasters, and health issues can also be attributed and there have been several instances where people residing in disturbed properties have reported going through them. With that angle, when considering the paranormal, concerns should be broadened.
I also want a clear juxtaposition between the differences of a house that is disturbed by 'Ghosts' and one that is disturbed by an Entity. Ghosts are the remaining energies of dead people, they can longer interact with the living, make cognizant decisions and so forth. An Entity is not what I'd consider Human, therefore they are not limited by human capabilities. Their abilities go much further beyond explanation.