In My Soul to Keep, Miranda Clarke lands in Redemption, a prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. Redemption bears a striking resemblance to the real federal penitentiary in Leavenworth. That’s right, I was inspired by a maximum security prison. The Beginning In 1871 the United States realized that the stockades and fort prisons were inadequate. Congress passed… Continue reading Inspired by a Maximum Security Prison
Category: Inspiration and Motivation
Inspiration is everywhere, if you look. This is a selection of people, places, events, art, and music that motivate and inspire me. I hope you’ll feel the same.
Declarations of Truth, Honor, and Independence
No discussion of Independence Day in the United States of America would be complete without talking about the document. The Declaration of Independence is more than a historical document. It is not a law or set of laws. It’s a statement of ideology. An ideology of truth, honor, and independence. An ideology that is controversial at times. And… Continue reading Declarations of Truth, Honor, and Independence
How I Found Amazing Mentors and You Can Too
A mentor is a trusted counselor or guide, a guide. One can make significant contributions to your writing. But how do you find a mentor?
Energize Your Imagination: Be a Child
This post contains a video to reminder you that being an adult doesn’t mean you have to ONLY be adult. Energize your imagination: be a child.
The Best Advice You Can Give
Have you seen it too? People on the internet asking for advice and getting a ton of responses. Do you feel like the answer didn’t address the question? Recently, a young person asked how to start writing fiction. There were a ton of responses that weren’t wrong, but most of them said, “read a lot”… Continue reading The Best Advice You Can Give