What is Writer’s Block?

Many writers struggle with “writer’s block.” They say they just don’t feel inspired to write, that the muse just isn’t there any longer. I call bullshit on that idea. Writing –professional writing, that is, where you expect a paycheck — isn’t something you only do when you feel the hand of God reaching down from…

Inspiration: Old Bridges

We took a little day trip up into the mountains to see a couple of old bridges. One’s a stone bridge supposedly designed by the same man who designed the White House and the other is the only functional covered bridge in the state. Running water and old bridges inspire me and I love just…

Earthbeat on Pinterest

Did you know Earthbeat has Pinterest boards? Check them out under Earthbeat and Darksyde Enterprises. Earthbeat’s board contains photos and images of spacecraft and futuristic vistas, along with some alien cartoons I found humorous. I try to update it fairly regularly (when I’m not writing the novel or a short story). Darksyde Enterprises is more…