Tag: writing
My Brief Life As A Spy
UNITED STATES—Recently revisiting the pages of Graham Greene, an early influence of mine, I experienced a kind of wistful envy for his espionage and...
A Moment Of Solitude
UNITED STATES—How in the world do most Americans find a way to spend a moment of solitude if given the opportunity? Think about that...
Tackling An Academic Paper
UNITED STATES—Writing an academic paper is no easy feat. Being someone who has already attained his undergraduate degree in the field of English leaves...
Carolyn See, LA Author And Critic Dead At 82
SANTA MONICA—Carolyn See, a long established and leading Southern Californian literary figure, died on Wednesday, July 13, at the age of 82, after battling...
Speak Easy: Killing Myself?
UNITED STATES—Anyone who personally knows me is probably pooping Twinkies right about now, thinking this is about suicide. In fact, I am using the...
Scholarship Available For Writers In West Hollywood
WEST HOLLYWOOD—“Reading and writing have the power to expand minds and transport people into realms previously unimagined,” states a press release from the city...
Speak Easy: My PTSD Habits
UNITED STATES—PTSD is the 4th most diagnosed psychiatric disorder in America. Last week I wrote about the evolution of the term PTSD and now...
A Freeway Runs Through It
UNITED STATES—At 1980 Estrella Avenue I was free to pursue my screenwriting. I was free to check out “Crime and Punishment” from the library...
