My Friend, Gene I had a great dad. I know that isn’t everyone’s story, but it’s mine and I’m forever grateful. I also had other men who…
Book Signing and Art Show Hey folks! Got not one but TWO exciting events happening this weekend. First, on Friday the 13th, I’ll be at From the Ground Up…
Seven Question with S.G. Blinn In this installment of the “Seven Questions” series, J. Patrick Lemarr chats with fellow author S.G. Blinn about fiction, burnout, and literary conventions.
Poetry Lab: Week One I sometimes think poetry is a mystic art. It is the conjuring of words and forms, meter and (sometimes) rhyme to transport—intellectually and emotionally…
Failure Truly Is An Option “Failure isn’t an option.” You’ve likely heard that line in a million movies, usually from the hero of the picture just before…
Talent and Hope in all shapes, sizes…and ages. I've always loved to watch children create. Whether they are building a castle out of Duplos to fend off an impending dragon attack…
The Fear of Failure A little over two years ago, after struggling for some time with the loss of my parents, I decided to put the hurt I…
