I interviewed 10 contemporary professional writers about their journaling habits; here’s what I found out — I am a journaling nerd and a new writer who once had the nerve (a glass of wine helped) to sit down with ten serious writers and chat about such a private matter as journaling. My findings were so insightful and never-seen-before that I was offered (by the literary scholars…

I never gave up; I just took a four-month vacation. Yeah, right! — Some people board the writing plane with high hopes only to end up in a plane crash — their plane either ran out of fuel or didn’t gather enough speed for a successful take-off. My plane crashed after seven months. Not long ago, Mike Lewis asked a question that resonated…

Warning — graphic images of the Author’s face ahead — She crawled into my lap, and her hands found my face. The soon two-year-old didn’t seem disgusted by what she saw; moreover, she was curious; she wanted to touch the rough and itching parts that I longed to hide so badly. My face had flared up for the second time…

The Perils of Unsolicited Advice — “Listen,” I looked at my sister, “I think you should find a good time when you and your mother-in-law feel relaxed and have a heart-to-heart conversation. Meanwhile, also show some respect for your husband; he brings home the bacon, after all,” I finished and awaited her response. “You talk the…

A few reasons why the actor keeps a journal and why you should also consider doing it, especially if you are a writer — It would be best if you kept a journal. It’s going to help you forget your frustrations and roam free. Did this convince you to pick up a notebook and start scribbling away? No? Okay. What if Matthew McConaughey looked you in the eye, flashed his pearly whites, and said, …

A “Deflating” Con of Weight Loss — Weight loss has many pros and some cons. One of those cons is that I’ve “lost” my butt. I was sitting on a wooden bench and talking to my sister today. When I was done and ready to get moving, I felt almost every bone in that part of the skeleton. Darn, I wish I could take some of that stubborn belly fat that won’t budge and perk up my behind. Temporarily, at least, while I am building back better. I meant muscle mass, not the United States of America.

So This Is How It Feels to Start Making Money on This Platform — On January 24, 2022, I freaked out and wrote a meta rant in one sitting. That rant has gone viral and so far has been my most lucrative story on Medium. In short, the rant was about Medium locking me out of the possibility of responding to stories or publishing…

A shout out to our new writers at the pub “Freedom Architects” — The pub Freedom Architects was born five days after I had submitted my resignation letter to the employer at that time. Now, seven months later, it’s still a new pub, but I am no longer the sole writer. …

Nervous Nellie’s Rumblings About the Times We Are Living in — For the last thirteen days, I have been waking up with the thought, “God, I hope I still have time!” When I ask that question, I ask whether I have enough time to organize my stuff, pack an emergency bag, and get out of the city before it is too…