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A World Without Social Media

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023Categories Writing, Path to Publication, Diversions, Twists & Turns Newsletter, Mental HealthLeave a comment
My brain functions differently because of social media and the internet. Who would we be without it?
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The Ten of Lunga (Swords)—Dark Night of the Soul

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023Categories Story Structure, Writing, Tarot, Twists & Turns NewsletterLeave a comment
Sometimes, I pull a card and it doesn’t apply to anything going on in my current life. In the Ten of Swords’ case, that’s probably a good thing because its traditional meaning tends to be heavy, denoting defeat, calamity, and finality. Thankfully, I’m feeling light this morning.
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When (Not If) to Monetize Substack

Posted on November 17, 2023November 17, 2023Categories Writing, Twists & Turns NewsletterLeave a comment
It’s always been my intention to turn on paid subscriptions for my Twists & Turns newsletter. I have two main goals—to be paid for my own work and to pay other contributors for their work.
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Five of Swords—Bull in the China Shop

Posted on November 7, 2023November 7, 2023Categories Tarot, Twists & Turns Newsletter, More About MeLeave a comment
The Five of Swords carries an important lesson: backing down isn’t a sign of weakness but a decisive action requiring self-awareness and self-reflection.
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Ode to Las Vegas—Why Can’t I Quit You?

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023Categories Diversions, More About Me, Twists & Turns NewsletterLeave a comment
A tribute to the city I love to hate. Or is it hate to love?
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Ten of Swords—Forgive & Forget?

Posted on October 13, 2023October 13, 2023Categories Tarot, Twists & Turns Newsletter, Mental HealthLeave a comment
In tarot, the Ten of Swords signifies betrayal by others, and of ourselves. How do we handle it?
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Moana & the Importance of the B-Story Character

Posted on October 7, 2023October 7, 2023Categories Writing, Twists & Turns Newsletter, Story StructureLeave a comment
What can the movie "Moana" teach us about story structure?
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