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Finding Your Niche is a Beach

Finding your particular niche within a field can be a real pain in the butt, especially when multiple industries are pivoting how they do business. Here’s how Sam is feeling, and how it might help you, too.

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Grātus

Enjoy the eloquence and charm of St. Patrick's Day with the author's original poem inspired by one of the Emerald Isle's own poets in this loving tribute.

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You Know What Happens When You Allow Yourself to Be Bored?

Sam, bored out of his mind, chats for a few minutes about how necessary boredom is for creativity. He also talks about how doing nothing encouraged his newest plan for writing fiction.

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Just Speculating About Speculative Fiction

Sam thinks briefly about historical context, speculative fiction, and just what the hell it all means for his upcoming project.

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Tanka #31

A second Tanka poem about the welcoming nature of strangers.

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Exciting News on the Horizon for the Release of the Dragon…or Is There a Plot Twist in Store?

Sam finally gives another update about his dragon novel as well as some other projects he has in mind.

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Tanka #30

A Tanka poem about the welcoming nature of strangers.

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“I’ll Be Here”

Sharon is busy living her life, but someone keeps returning time and time again. Who is it, and can they help her in the end?

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Tanka #29

A Tanka poem reflecting on the good times before it gets too cold at night. Happy Halloween!

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Tanka #28

A Tanka poem about being patient and accepting the present moment.

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“Four Teeth,” True Widow

Today’s song is True Widow’s, “Four Teeth” from the album, “Circumambulation,” 2013. Keep reading for a little background on the song itself, as well as my thoughts about it.

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The Tales We Tell: A WIP Update

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Tanka #27

A Tanka poem about being patient and accepting the present moment.

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“Bertie Mae’s Chilly Winds,” Nora Brown

Today’s song is Nora Brown’s “Bertie Mae’s Chilly Wind” from the album, “Long Time to Be Gone.” Keep reading for a little background on the song itself, as well as my thoughts about it.