The Mess That Is Me is merely my unique observations about this crazy world that surrounds us and how I fit into it. Here I will share parts of my writing process and fears, some of our travels and reports of our events, and even about our quirky family. So grab a cup of coffee, settle back, and see what lies within this twisted mind of mine.

The Mess That Is Me

The Allure of Writing About Small Towns

There’s something nostalgic and comforting about small towns in literature and film. As a writer, I’ve always felt drawn to tell stories set in quaint main streets, neighborhood diners where...

The Allure of Writing About Small Towns

There’s something nostalgic and comforting about small towns in literature and film. As a writer, I’ve always felt drawn to tell stories set in quaint main streets, neighborhood diners where...

Embracing Positivity in the New Year

Embracing Positivity in the New Year

Last year, I tried something new. I chose two words to focus on throughout the year: Relentless and forward. I pasted these words everywhere, so I could see them all...

Embracing Positivity in the New Year

Last year, I tried something new. I chose two words to focus on throughout the year: Relentless and forward. I pasted these words everywhere, so I could see them all...

The Gift of a Clean Slate

The Gift of a Clean Slate

The dawn of a new year brings with it a sense of possibility and renewal. January 1st has become culturally emblematic of the chance to start fresh, to toss the...

The Gift of a Clean Slate

The dawn of a new year brings with it a sense of possibility and renewal. January 1st has become culturally emblematic of the chance to start fresh, to toss the...

Oh, Write Creating During Holiday Chaos

Oh, Write Creating During Holiday Chaos

The holidays bring fun, food, family, and quite often, a whole lot of stress and chaos! And yet, it’s still my favorite time of year. I love the lights and...

Oh, Write Creating During Holiday Chaos

The holidays bring fun, food, family, and quite often, a whole lot of stress and chaos! And yet, it’s still my favorite time of year. I love the lights and...

Authors Sharpening Authors

Authors Sharpening Authors

It’s my favorite proverb, “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” It’s also what I use as a plumb line in forming any relationship that I forge with...

Authors Sharpening Authors

It’s my favorite proverb, “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” It’s also what I use as a plumb line in forming any relationship that I forge with...

Writing Through Life Transitions

Writing Through Life Transitions

Life is a series of transitions, a journey marked by both joys and challenges. As writers, these transitions become integral to our creative process, infusing our work with personal experiences,...

Writing Through Life Transitions

Life is a series of transitions, a journey marked by both joys and challenges. As writers, these transitions become integral to our creative process, infusing our work with personal experiences,...