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Poems, notes on craft, and the occasional honest post about what a writing life actually looks like.

  • Free story on Wattpad

    Free story on Wattpad

    The Blood Guard“Every step he took to take down the conclave, he felt he was pushed back to the start of the long run. But he endured and kept going. No matter what happened, no matter what fate had in store, he would persevere.” – Anthony

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  • A writer goes by many names.

    A writer goes by many names.

    Writing is much more than putting words on paper or typing on a keyboard. As a writer, I’ve learned that many of us aren’t just one title. We are tellers of stories and creator of worlds that must be descriptive and original and have a vast vocabulary with good story flow. Writers must manage their…

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  • Poem of loss

    My heart sings for you. To come and stay. Never to stray. Why do those who are pure, leave us too soon? Why does the pain always stay? The song of your life echoes around me. Bringing back memories of loss and love. Will wishing bring you back? How can you be gone when my…

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  • Reaching out.

    To those having a hard time. Don’t tell them “everyone lives like that and you’re not the only one having a hard time.” Because the person knows that and those words don’t show you care or that you’re listening. For years I’ve tried to speak about depression. Not just for myself but others. Because it’s…

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  • Dare to care.

    Dare to care. Dare to care for your neighbor Dare to care for someone of another race Dare to care for someone with a different background Dare to care for someone who doesn’t speak your language Dare to care for someone with a different religion Dare to care for the sick Dare to care for…

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  • The past is not your present. And your present shapes your future.

    For those who suffer from the pain of the past, from words that scarred, wounds that have never healed. This is for you, know that we are stronger than our pasts. What we do in the past can and does haunt us. But we are not who we once were. Your past self is a…

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  • Poems through the years

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  • San Diego Public Library Local Author Spotlight – Legend of Zelkova: Umbras

    Listen to a snippet from my latest in the Zelkova series, Legend of Zelkova: Umbras. From the San Diego Public Library’s local author spotlight. Please take a look and tell me what you think.

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  • Finding The Word Count That Suits You

    I’ve been asked by many people what word count do I set for each day or week. Even after five books, I still don’t set a daily word count for myself. I write more when inspiration hits. Which means my word count for a day could range from 0 to 3,000. Some people do better…

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  • Interview with S.L. Vaden by Allauthor.com

    This interview will show a deeper side of why I write. Please check out the full interview at https://allauthor.com/interview/slvaden, comment your thoughts. Here are a few samples from the interview. I hope you enjoy it. Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want? I lean towards being diverse…

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