Upcoming Book Release: The Word Changers
On June 23, 2014, Ashlee Willis’ first novel will be bestowed on the world: Synopsis: Her parents’ marriage is falling apart. Fifteen-year-old Posy feels her life is falling apart with it. Retreating...
View ArticleFive Sequels From Past Centuries
Well, we started with a few spin-offs off the original line, but then I think we got a bit excited. It’s all right. We’ll just call this the Two Train Special. Folks’ll pay all the same. Sequels and...
View ArticleFive Relics From My Adventures As A High School English Teacher
I have an immense respect for people who have decided to make a career out of teaching. I once was bold enough to jump through the Fiery Hoops of Bureaucracy to try to join their ranks. However, right...
View ArticleJumping Through Life Like Super Mario
At a fundamental level, all levels of classic Super Mario games are about getting from point A to Point B. There are many obstacles in between: Fireballs, flying torpedoes, goombas, koopas, and moving...
View ArticleFive Things I’ll Miss About Southern California
As I work madly on packing and preparing to get in my spaceship to head to Grad School in Utah, I want to share five things I’ll miss about Southern California. 1. The Weather The little pocket of...
View ArticleA Zombified Review – Ranger Martin and The Alien Invasion
Just in time for Halloween, comes the second adventure of Ranger Martin, Zombie Hunter: Good Reads Summary: In a cold cemetery just outside American Fork, Utah, zombie slayer Ranger Martin sets his...
View ArticleThe Family Genre: Stories For Everyone
“Do you think Captain Platticus will make it this time?” the eldest girl said as she leaned closer. The eldest boy leaned back and folded his arms. “He has his trusted triceratops.” The mother shushed...
View ArticleThis Was Not The Story I Was Looking For
The sun shone high Ranger Rodriguez tipped his hat to his opponent. The townspeople were quiet, watching as Buckaroo Bangman saluted his opponent. The two horsemen remained in the center of the...
View ArticleHow To Catch Lies: An Interview With Author Paul Bishop
In a brief break from the wonders of grad school, I bring you an interview with my own mentor, Paul Bishop, retired LAPD detective and hard-working author. I met Paul a few years ago when some mutual...
View ArticleThe Adventures of Blackbeard the Cuddler
In March, as the world was speeding toward stay-at-home orders, my sister and I decided that the stars had aligned and it was time to fulfill one of my sister’s dreams. It was time to get a dog. And so...
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