As I sat across from a used car salesman as he finalized the paperwork, I jiggled my knee. Come on, come on! I thought. I couldn't wait for the moment when he would sign, close the file, and slide the black key across the desk, "She's yours." "Thank you!" I tried to hide the exasperation in my gratitude, but I was so excited to drive off the lot with my own car. The very first Continue Reading
But you came like a winter snow (Glory in the Highest Deluxe Edition Review and giveaway)
I got an exclusive interview with the Chris Tomlin guitarist, Daniel Carson, in preparation for this particular review. How exclusive? Try sitting on his kitchen stool in the middle of boxes filled with his family possessions while watching his beautiful wife feed his infant son eat some peas. Ok, so it wasn't exactly a planned interview; and I suppose I didn't necessarily need to schedule Continue Reading
The #FCChallenge
Here is the ugly truth about my beautiful city: Atlanta is one of the largest hubs for human trafficking in the country. There are plenty of things I'd rather talk about in regards to my booming metropolis: like how Atlanta is known for our southern hospitality; or how we were the birthplace of civil rights; or how our city's chefs prepare some sinfully delicious food. Heck, I'd rather write Continue Reading
The Romantic Rationalist (Review and Giveaway)
I must have hit the backspace button about 20 times before I actually finished this sentence…and I’m still not pleased with how it turned out. That’s the thing about writers: we are never satisfied. We are always wondering if what we’ve typed was good enough; we sit contemplatively thinking about the receptions our words will get. As most of you know, I began this profession as a means to Continue Reading