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This memory resurfaced today from a conversation with my husband in 2016. He first proposed to me, and my immediate response was a firm “No.” Why? Because I didn’t want to give hateful people one more thing to hold over my head. I didn’t want to give them that power. Rick and I talked about…
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Hey, have you ever stopped to think about the paranormal? I mean, really think about it. We usually associate it with ghosts and spirits, but what if it’s more about life than death? Think about it. The paranormal is just a term for unexplained phenomena – weird lights, strange sounds, unexplained events. We quickly jump…
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My book, “Crazy – A Prayer for the Dead,” is a bone-chilling descent into darkness that stands as one of my personal favorites. Writing this haunting tale was an emotionally draining experience as I delved into the depths of fear and despair that characterized the lives of my characters. With each word penned, it felt…
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“I have dreams… of a rose, and then of falling down a long flight of steps.” – LEGION: EXORCIST III Check out the infamous Exorcist Steps in Washington D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood. One of the most famous and iconic staircases in film history. Originally built in 1895, these stairs were once called the “Hitchcock Steps”. Did…
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Fellow citizens, listen up! If you didn’t vote in this election, then don’t bother complaining about the outcome. By not casting your ballot, you’ve surrendered your right to gripe. The results are on you, plain and simple. Voting isn’t just a right, it’s a responsibility – and with it comes the credibility to voice your…
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So, what makes my new book Glow stand out from my previous books? Honestly, I’ve grown a lot as an author since writing The Uninvited. My writing voice is stronger, and the structure of Glow and its sequels is an entirely new approach from me. Each book starts with a personal introduction, sharing the real-life…
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In these uncertain times, it’s crucial we let scared youth know they have someone to turn to. Simple words can be powerful: ‘You’re safe with me. You can talk freely with me.’ Many young people are frightened by what they’re seeing and hearing. As a gay man who grew up during the Moral Majority era,…
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When I woke up this morning, I was all set and ready to tackle whatever needed to be done. I’ve been around long enough to know that life requires us to be adaptable, always prepared to switch gears when necessary. The biggest hurdle we often face is our own resistance, but hey, we’ve never backed…
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We will survive this. We have survived it before. There will be damage. There will be losses. But we will survive. There is no time to sit around and grieve. You need to put some plans into place. This is going to be about being prepared for worst case scenarios. You can no longer trust…
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I remember those the first few dark weeks of 2016. A person I considered a close friend insulted me within the first hour of Donald Trump being elected in 2016. They called me a “fag.” This happened. That same week, police officers forced me to sit in the middle of a city street. They surrounded…
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