I’m open about the fact that I was seriously depressed when my chronic illness set in. Twisted humor eased my worst thoughts when I thought I’d die a slow, painful death, ruining the lives of those around me. Suicidal humor did the trick when I considered ending things.

Wahoo! Fight scenes! Some authors hate writing fight scenes either because they aren't into violence or they struggle with how to do it. Me? I love it. They flow from me easier than most other types of writing. The pacing, the action, the heightened emotions. Maybe my experience and joy of fight scenes can help you. Fight scenes don't have to be hard! There are a few ways you can make them easier. Let's chat about some basics for a good fight scene. I'll give a few tips for i

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I'm super excited to announce the release date of I, NANO , my first sci-fi novel. I am so grateful to all my peeps, the ones who helped, encouraged, and cheered me on. Thanks for coming to celebrate this day with me. ABOUT I NANO I, NANO appeals to those who enjoyed The Darkest Minds and X-Men . After nuclear armageddon, the masses live in a digital utopia while their bodies starve, kept alive and complacent by nano-bots and AI implants. Mazz’s AI glitches, making him high

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