More than 3 YEARS have past since my last post: a realization that both amazes and horrifies my Type-A personality. Still, I can also accept the time away from this site has been (mostly) well spent. Other benchmarks were achieved, I’ve survived the devastating affects of both ID theft and a computer hack and have come to embrace a new philosophy for my writing journey which I have named Door #3.

Door #3 does not provide access to the sun-filled highway of optimism that’s behind Door #1, nor does it open to the darkened hallway of abandonment behind door #2. Rather, I see Door #3, as in the photo, as that entrance off to the side. An access leading to a gentler path; one that strays yet still brings satisfaction. I’ll continue, writing and submitting, but I’m far more aware of my chances in the Big Literary World. I’m discovering that a tiny island in that BLW may not be so bad, after all.

And, I’ve also made some changes to this website: I’ve deleted all the “News” since it was not only old, but more of a mockery to my present perspective. I’ve also had to face the fact that I’ll never succeed as a serial writer (hats off to Mr. Dickens for that talent). The novel that was posted in the “Free” page has been replaced with a short story trilogy that opens on Christmas Morning. Each story is titled for one of the colors of Mardi Gras. The trilogy focuses upon three siblings and how the Carnival Season brings them adventure and romance. I hope it will be especially enjoyable to anyone who has wondered about this annual tradition. I’ll continue to add other, short stories - every couple of months or so - and look forward to your responses!