Over the past month and a half or so, I’ve been in the process of editing my upcoming book, a fantasy novelette about a vampire hunter named Veran Bloodstalker. I hired a very talented editor …

I love telling people that I was an English major in college. It feels like a badge of honor when I tell someone that I spent four years diving into literature and writing papers. I studied the …

The Witcher Books The Witcher is both a Netflix series as well as a collection of video games, but it started as a series of books by Andrzej Sapkowski. Though I won’t watch the show or play the …

As a native South Carolinian, I’m used to “Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places.” During a recent vacation to Scotland and Ireland, this lifelong Southerner felt right at home. These two …

After more than three years of relief, the payment pause on student loans is coming to an end. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that student loan interest will resume September 1, …

It’s that time of year again: Melon season! What are some practical tips on purchasing and using melons? Buying Melons • When selecting melons of any variety, look for quality and …

It seems that I have fallen into the habit of reading one Stephen King book per year. This year, I picked up The Outsider, a story about a baseball coach, Terry Maitland, who is arrested for the …

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are taught to do their part to leave this world a better place than they found it. However, this is a valuable lesson we all should practice. Peggy Kirkland certainly …

Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated when outdoor temperatures and humidity levels are extremely high. Dehydration is a health risk, especially for young children and the elderly. To avoid …

Summertime is in full swing and that means the grocery store is colorful with fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is at the most vibrant and tasty and that can provide the perfect opportunity to …

Writing can be a pain in the keister. Sometimes I don’t feel like sitting down and getting into the nitty-gritty of writing. I’d rather play Xbox, watch anime, or just pull my teeth out with a …