Notes from the Workshop
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Read more: Frustrations
Frustrations
I’ve often lamented my lack of artistic skills when it comes to the visual. While I have great “ideas”, I lack the physical talent to pull them off. Never before has this been more annoying than now – when I’ve become the cover artist for Trunk Novels. So far, I’ve managed to pull off some…
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Read more: The sky is falling! The sky is falling!
The sky is falling! The sky is falling!
Thank goodness it’s only made of air. No, this isn’t a post about the crashing economy or the failure of the stock markets or the fact that – really – everything is just settling back down to it’s pre overly-inflated status. Oh, wait, that was a comment about the economy. Well let’s follow that up…
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Read more: dammit, jim!
dammit, jim!
I hate when this happens – I am mere chapters away from The End in my current novel, slowing down a bit because I start to feel funny around this time, every time – and then it happens. There I am, in the bathroom, minding my own business and contemplating how this next chapter needs…
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Read more: are all writers bipolar?
are all writers bipolar?
Yesterday I was flying high – enjoying discussions about the future of Trunk Novels, brainstorming ideas for marketing and sponsorships that would bring in much needed revenue to promote and help place Trunk Novels in bookstores and mainstream online retailers. Feeling generally rosy and positive about the future. Today, as I keep working on my…
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Read more: World crashing down around you?
World crashing down around you?
The state of the economy got you down? Have your stocks plummeted? Is your savings worthless? Were you fool enough to think you could charge your way through life, and now you can’t even figure out which bank holds all your loans? The President wanted to own Wallstreet, but Congress said “No.” Now what? Is…
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Read more: here’s a thought
here’s a thought
Why don’t they just kill John Conner? Okay, I’m not a fan – I don’t watch the show – but last night I was too busy to do anything about it, and that Terminator show about Sarah Connor came on the TV, so while I was busy, I watched some of it. I hate it…
The Courage of Color
When most people think of chainmaille, they envision silver—cool, metallic, traditional, reminiscent of knights and history books. However, modern chainmaille, the kind we weave ring by ring, presents a completely different narrative. It bursts with color, exudes expressiveness, boldness, and for many, that boldness can feel a bit intimidating. We encounter this scenario frequently: someone…
Chainmaille as Modern Armor: Why We Wear What Makes Us Feel Strong
There’s a reason we reach for certain pieces when we need to feel grounded, brave, or a little more ourselves. Jewelry has always been more than decoration. It’s a signal, a story, a shield. And for many of us, Chainmaille is the closest thing we have to modern armor. We don’t expect battle, but we…
Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.
This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…
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The Velvet Zebra 