One of the issues many creative individuals deal with is wondering who cares about their work. That's understandable. For many, a lack of recognition is troublesome. It kills motivation and inspiration. It leave them wondering if they should continue on. I mean, what's the point if no one is ever going to see it? I… Continue reading Who Cares?
Dealing with Isolation
It's a strange world we're living in. This pandemic has had more of an impact on society than anything else in recent memory. It's affected every country, every city, every individual in some way. Probably the biggest impact is that it has fragmented society, breaking up large gatherings like concerts and parties, and kept people… Continue reading Dealing with Isolation
Paperback Available!
For the traditional readers out there, the paperback version of my latest short story collection, Reflections in Blue Water and Other Stories, is now available at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733278524
Richard’s Kitchen – Roasted Root Vegetables
I'm back in the kitchen with a new episode of my cooking show. This week I'm preparing roasted root vegetables. Yes, cooking can be both fun and creative! https://youtu.be/QpJ8lyWWYaA
Traditional Vs. Non-Traditional
When I was a younger man (which wasn't THAT long ago, thank you very much), it was harder for a writer to get published than it is today. Commercial print magazines and traditional publishing houses ruled the writing world. Your average fiction writer had to comb through the newsstands to find magazines that might be… Continue reading Traditional Vs. Non-Traditional
Literally Metaphorical
Do you remember when you were studying literature in school and the instructors would talk about all the metaphors in the stories? One instance I remember was when an associate professor was discussing a story in which the author had a character walk into a room that was painted blue. He asked the class what… Continue reading Literally Metaphorical
The Prometheus Project Podcast, Ep 32, is Available!
It isn't always easy to receive feedback on your creative output, but it's an important part of being an artist. Join me as I talk about giving and receiving constructive criticism. The podcast is available at iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify, and PodBean. Or if you prefer, I also have a YouTube channel. Or you can simply listen… Continue reading The Prometheus Project Podcast, Ep 32, is Available!
Busy, Busy, Busy…
I've been keeping myself busy over the past few months. In addition to my blog and fiction writing, I've been keeping up with my (mostly) bi-weekly creativity podcast and started posting cooking videos on YouTube. In addition to that, I just published another collection of short fiction, Reflections in Blue Water. This is my first official… Continue reading Busy, Busy, Busy…
Words and Images
There's something to be said for the way words and images compliment each other. They've been partners for thousands of years. In fact, some of the earliest writing was simply pictures. So, in a way, images gave birth to words. I think that images can add another level of depth to a story or poem.… Continue reading Words and Images
Loss and Understanding
A friend of mine died this weekend. She collapsed at home and never regained consciousness. As far as I know, she hadn't been ill or complaining of any issues. It was one of those instances where the light switch is flicked and the lights go out. If nothing else, I'm glad it was quick and… Continue reading Loss and Understanding