Writing Death Monkeys

To some it's known as writer's block--an artistic palsy that leaves you with an inability to put pen to paper, fingertip to keyboard. Some know it as procrastination (laziness), while others still (usually poets) will deign to call it ennui.  It is a product of fear and anxiety, feelings of unworthiness, and if you're a writer you will have experienced it. Fear is the … Continue reading Writing Death Monkeys

Gazing into the abyss

If you're reading this you're probably one of those sensible people who didn't get their retinas fried risking a glimpse at a rare astrological miracle this morning. Could be you didn't take much notice of the solar eclipse, or didn't have the right weather conditions to get a decent view. Maybe in the weird husky … Continue reading Gazing into the abyss