In Appreciation of the San Fernando ValleyI grew up in the San Fernando Valley. You know, the mega-suburban at the north end of Los Angeles, large enough that it could be a city in…May 16, 2020May 16, 2020
Knowing The Rules Doesn’t Make Following Them EasierWriters can argue forever about the “rules” of writing.May 15, 2020May 15, 2020
Quarantine Fixed My HairThe barbers and beauty salons are closed, and I, along with many others, had to make a choice.May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Key Elements of Practice, and How to Use ThemAt the height of my musical practice, I practiced for 7 hours a day.Feb 12, 2019Feb 12, 2019
The Strange Quest for OriginalityThe quest for originality is a peculiar one.Feb 11, 2019Feb 11, 2019
Published inThe Post-Grad Survival GuideWhy Do Haters Gotta Hate?This isn’t a post about ignoring the haters, although you should do that.Feb 6, 20191Feb 6, 20191
Stop Apologizing for Having ChildrenThe last couple of months, I’ve been off my game creatively. Especially when it comes to my podcast.Feb 4, 20191Feb 4, 20191
I Built My Kids A Minecraft Snowman — Then Destroyed ItI don’t want to brag, but I’ve been playing Minecraft since it was in alpha.Jan 31, 2019Jan 31, 2019
Published inWriters GuildYour Writing Influences Reveal Who You Are, Not Who You Steal FromIn a recent episode of the Creative Pep Talk Podcast, host Andy J. Pizza dropped some hot, cheesy knowledge on me that was so important…Jan 30, 20191Jan 30, 20191
