The Ramblings of the Titanium Don
Explorations of Conscious Reality Creation, Mindfulness, and Other Matters
Why does the “how” of it all continue to get in my way? Two weeks ago I discussed the block I encounter between idea and end goal. I want to be a bestselling author. The “how” of the process is what keeps tripping me up, and I think it’s time to dig deeper into why that is. Conscious reality creation works. I’ve done it many times, and I intellectually understand it. One of my greatest issues, though, is emotions, which
When the other shoe drops, do you pick it up? I have been anticipating this situation for several months now. I had hoped to depart on my own terms, but I suspected this was coming. So it was not much of a surprise. The job I have held for the past year, and been duly grateful for, has come to an end. Now my eight hours a day in a place where I was all-too-often bored, and frequently unhappy, is
Some challenges are better than others. As I have mentioned before, the reason why this blog is called The Ramblings of a Titanium Don is due to two reasons. A title I get to assume from the Society for Creative Anachronism (the medieval re-enactment society I’ve been a part of for over 25 years); and the three titanium plates holding together my right clavicle. In case you missed this: On the last day of November, 1999, I was struck by
Writing is my passion. While my favorite things to write are fantasy, sci-fi and Steampunk, I enjoy writing EVERYTHING. Give me a topic, tell me how many words you want and I will write! I totally need and want more paid writing gigs. But I digress. Over the years I’ve written brochures, blogs, text for websites and many other business-centric pieces. For a time I even had my own company for this purpose, though its focus was a bit broader.
I am in the process of editing my next full-length novel. This is a follow up to the 2nd short story I wrote that was published in the anthology Spells and Swashbucklers. The Vapor Rogues is my Steampunk/Fantasy story, for which I built a really detailed world. The world I created was so rich that I felt the need to expand upon it. As such, I have completed a first novel for a Steampunk series. Clouds of Authority – A
In celebration of my birthday tomorrow, I have decided to do a FREE promotion of Seeker (The Source Chronicles Book I) for the Kindle. Please spread the word to all your friends! Seeker (The Source Chronicles Book I) – FREE for Kindle tomorrow (September 2nd) and Thursday (September 3rd). Denied his powers, a prophesied sorcerer must reclaim what he’s lost. Caught up in a rebellion between a powerful King and his equally strong-willed daughter in a land where sorcery is
In celebration of my birthday next week, I have decided to do a FREE promotion of Seeker (The Source Chronicles Book I) for the Kindle. I would GREATLY appreciate if you would spread the word to all your friends! Seeker (The Source Chronicles Book I) – FREE for Kindle September 2nd and 3rd (next Wednesday and Thursday) in celebration of my birthday! Denied his powers, a prophesied sorcerer must reclaim what he’s lost. Caught up in a rebellion between a
Have you ever wanted to step outside of yourself, in order to better get inside your own head? Have you ever wanted to explore your core being, and uncover who you are, and what makes you tick? Have you ever wanted to take an adventure that would bring you understanding, peace and joy? This is the premise of Vortex Pilgrimage. Set in an alternate reality, the protagonist takes a journey of self discovery and works with masters of the mind,
I think everyone at one time or another goes through the process of finding themselves. On more than one occasion I have taken that journey. In fact, as evidenced by my weekly blog posts, I am still in the process of such a journey now – and since we change frequently, I will likely always be on this particular trek. There are numerous works of non-fiction in what gets lumped as “self-help”. Some are extremely practical and organizational, while some
I know that people are waiting for me to complete the editing of Finder – The Source Chronicles Book II. I am still on target to release the sequel to my first fantasy novel in November, so never fear. I am, however, a writer who dabbles in multiple genres. For the most part I stick to the root of sci-fi and fantasy, though I consider The Source Chronicles to be a viable YA (Young Adult) series, and while Steampunk is