A small shed, covered in moss, is nestled amongst the evergreens on a fall day. Photo by Raven Oak.

A Journey

Posted on June 2, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a comment

I’m about to say something really cliche, but bear with me. Writing is a journey, and it should be. So why the cliche? This comes from a conversation I was having this past weekend with my wife, Molli, about how Read More…

A typewriter has typed the word WRITING on a white piece of paper

Some Data

Posted on May 27, 2025May 27, 2025Leave a comment

I’m a huge fan of data, so I have some data for you. 😉 I seem to have made it through some long COVID brick wall or over the hump or whatever you want to call it. My creativity has Read More…

Talking Cats

Posted on May 26, 2025May 18, 2025Leave a comment

As a reader, I’m a HUGE fan of books with talking animals. After all, I cut my teeth so to speak on Valdemar with talking horses and swords. I love Tailchaser’s Song by Tad Williams and The Ghatti Tales by Read More…

A jumble of wooden letters sit in the background. In the foreground the letters spell the word Poetry. The text says The Power of Poetry.

Edge of the World

Posted on May 19, 2025May 19, 2025Leave a comment

I don’t write poetry often, mostly because I don’t think I’m all that good at it, but some-what because of an asshole professor in college. It was an Introduction to Poetry Writing course as an undergrad and for our first Read More…

The Power of a Good Song

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025Leave a comment

My Monday began with a panic attack as my anxiety would not let me get my day going without reminding me of every single stress on my plate. Without fail, it listed every task and every way I was failing Read More…

DiNozzo, a black Bombay cat, is sitting on a blue striped quilt. His ears are up and he is looking at the camera.

Too Much Shit

Posted on May 5, 2025May 5, 2025Leave a comment

I’m supposed to have a blog post queued up for today because it’s Monday and I’ve been making an effort to try and blog every Monday but honestly, I’m just trying to catch my breath, running to keep up if Read More…

Raven Oak, with teal hair and blue glasses, has hash marks all over their face. Must be Impossible Astronaut Day again.

Don’t Forget

Posted on April 23, 2025April 23, 2025Leave a comment

I keep forgetting something. Seems important. Made this video so I don’t forget!

Raven Oak, with teal hair and the Everything's Fine dog stuffie behind her, giving you their "everything's not fine" glare.

Atypical Day

Posted on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025Leave a comment

Note the title. The play on words is intentional because if people bother to write it out, most people talk about a “typical day” in the life of a writer, a parent, or whatever, but nothing in my world is Read More…

Assholes

Posted on April 14, 2025April 14, 2025Leave a comment

As a writer, I feel like I need to get a sign saying “No Assholes Allowed,” and keep it with me for times like this… We’ll consider this post to be Dear Asshole… I never set out to intentionally write Read More…

Storycrafting