Four poems exploring different aspects of form. Feel at home to review all or any portion(s) of this posting. All were written within the past week to mark time and entertain family and friends. Read →

Lisa tries to create order in the chaos that is her home. But a letter brings news...and memories. Read →

I pushed past the girl, grabbed Jack by the hair and yanked him to his feet. He looked at me, wildness in his eyes. I could feel the adrenalin rushing through my body. I could taste it. I wanted him to swing at me. Read →

Starting with a flashback of Giulia's early childhood, her father's death, her rebellion against her parents orthodoxy, going on her first job at 13. Her friendship with Tascha who weds out of her religion. Her marriage to Jacob, German invasion of A... Read →

Suspense, Tragedy, Drama Read →

We meet up with Claire and see her interact with her friends and family. Tragedy strikes the family redefining Claire's position and perception of it. Read →

Senator John Harper goes home to throw out the first pitch in the St. Louis Cardinals home opener with plans to see his twin brother, Dr. JIm for an evening barbecue on the family farm in rural Missouri. Before the game he checks with his brother by... Read →

A humorous look at emails. Read →

This is the first draft of my novel. Please understand... I'm well aware there are a few grammatical errors. It's a first draft so I'm not exactly looking for perfection. I wanted to open with a scene that would catch your attention. Read →

These three poems I wrote years ago. At that time, I was going through some hard times.

Even though I've been writing for while, I know I still have a lot to work on. I want to improve.^^ Read →

An introspective analysis of the thoughts and feelings of a young Soldier claiming his first kill, as well as the events surrounding it. Set just north of Baghdad, Iraq in April 2006. A true story. Read →

Meet headstrong Carlotta Tesmond and her best friend, Luc, as they discuss their lives and future. Carlotta is troubled by a vision she doesn't understand, but senses it could change her life forever. 'Indicates italics' Third person omni Read →

Jack is one of the top realtors in central Florida, but one property in particular seems to be attracting the buyers. Why is it so alluring to them, and why is Jack so reluctant to sell it? Read →

The war in Iraq has begun, and Thomas DeCordiva, a priest in Los Angeles is drawn into the 24/7 news of war even as he continues with the security of his life running a homeless shelter. Marybeth, widow of his best friend, anxiously waits for news o... Read →

This chapter is told from the point of view of the second protagonist. It gives you a further understanding of what is to come. Read →

My first real short story Read →

Raymond knew the measured progress of the waiting room traffic as well as he knew the changing of the seasons. Read →

The war in Iraq has begun, and Thomas DeCordiva, a priest in Los Angeles is drawn into the 24/7 news of war even as he continues with the security of his life running a homeless shelter. Marybeth, widow of his best friend, anxiously waits for news o... Read →

With intrigue in mind, Thomas Fitzgerald invites himself to the home of the O'Byrne. The O'Byrne, himself, has thoughts no different. Here, the two began a dangerous game, setting unwelcome paths for those they purport to love. Read →

The Earl and his men find food and shelter at the Abbey of Achad-finglass, before heading home. But intrigue and scheming begins and the Gaelic Chieftains and the Fitzgeralds become suspicious of each others loyalties. Read →

It's a beautiful morning in Windsor. Bogart meets Doug for lunch. Our pilots discuss the weather. Melissa and Ashley gossip. The Princess makes a new friend. Jamie calls Maggie. Our pilots change their route. It's such a nice day that Ellen go... Read →

Second draft of short horror story. After I submit this for the course I am in, I intend to develop the story into something longer.

A note to readers, where the colon appears it is indicating thought on the characters part. The only part where t... Read →