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10/24/2024

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08/09/2024

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09/04/2023

Rising From The Ashes Triumphant
It’s been a long time, but I’ve returned from a long hiatus. For several months, I was at a crossroads as to when and how to get back to the literary world. Several months ago, I hit a long and difficult span of writer’s block. I had the urge to continue the Boozawhiskers series, but just couldn’t gain a solid idea as to what to do next. It was just a month ago that I realized I was focusing too hard on too many ideas. I have since returned to what I do best and am working on new panels, much more clearly focused. Most would ask me what the secret to a triumphant return is. Here’s the lowdown.

 Taking a break helps you clean out the mental fridge. When you take a little time to clear your mind of all the distractions and such, your focus on your end goal becomes crystal clear. Relax your mind and the rest will fall into place.

 Time to think gives you time to brain storm. In the latest Boozawhiskers, the last scene I drew raised many questions on where I wanted to the story to go next. I came up with lots of ideas, but could’t find the focus I needed to make the best one fit. Taking time to think helped me to test those ideas against the over all theme of the story.
 Stepping away can give you the sledge that breaks the writer’s block. Sometimes blasting through your latest work can lead to a dead stop. Breathe deep, step back, and relax, then come back. Your mind relaxed is the greatest weapon against writer’s block.
Keep these tips in mind when you can’t quite get that idea to come to light, relax, and let your creativity flow like a fall breeze.

08/09/2023

Get ready for the Booza Box. All your favorite Boozawhiskers books will soon be available in sd card format. Choose add ons like concept art, custom t shirts, and personalized art work. Coming soon from Dreaming Curiosity Original Works.

02/19/2023

Dreaming Curiosity Original Works Presents:
The greatest writing tip of all
The candy hearts are selling like hotcakes and love is in the air in the month of February; what a time to be inspired. Throughout my countless blogs of writing tips and others, I’ve been inspired to share the most important writing tip of all. Always look for encouragement in yourself and others. As a long time author, I’ve struggled with discouragement. Like Writer's block, it can keep you from seeing an idea through. Worry not, because you can easily over come it and even turn it into something positive. Here are some examples.
For every negative critic, there are 10 positive ones- As an author and an illustrator, I've encountered positive and negative critics alike. What always helps me is to remember that there are more people who will enjoy my work than those who don’t. It is this truth that helps me keep writing new material. Keep this in your mind as you write and you’ll be more of a success than you believed you could be.
Discouragement is only as strong as you let it be- In my time as an author, I’ve been told may some that my writing career is nothing more than a hobby. In spite of this, I’ve focused on why I started writing; my passion for creativity. Stay focused on why you want to bring your idea to life and you’ll go far.

A dream stays a dream if it’s never brought to life- Having shared this piece of advice with many of my fellow authors, I’ve been told its immensely helpful. When you have an idea that you want to bring to life, it can only become a reality if you take the first step to making it one. As I look back on my past, I remember times when I talked about things I wanted to be made into video games or other forms of entertainment. In thinking about these things, I also remember those I brought to life. It’s easier than you realize and it’s lots of fun in the process.
Keep these tips in mind and always remember to stay encouraged. Take to your computer and remember to keep your creativity flowing as free as cupid’s arrow.

01/29/2023

Dreaming Curiosity Original Works Presents: Keeping your writing afloat
Happy 2023 to all my readers and fellow writers out there. This year brings some changes to monthly blog in the form of updates on current writing projects, along with the usual wrting tips. With that said, Let’s dive in. With the new year kicked off and the cold creeping in, creative minds are hard at work on their latest projects. If you’re of such a mind, but wondering how to keep your ideas alive, here’s the low down.
Test your ideas with your favorite characters from elsewhere- I’ve found that writing fanfiction featuring my favorite characters from various franchises and such is a good way to test out and generate new ideas. The reason this is such an effective technique is because it gives the author an idea of how to adapt his or her characters to certain environments or situations.
Let the music stir your mind- It’s been proven that music can trigger things in the mind like nothing else can. When I’m having trouble coming up with a fresh idea, I often listen to music to help me get a mental image of my characters acting out a scene. In addition, like the fanfiction technique, this helps to give an idea of how your characters might act and react.
Keep these tips in mind and your ideas will never lose ground. With this said, keep the ideas and your creativity flowing like a crisp winter breeze.
The Lowdown On The Latest
The most recent Boozawhiskers books have been scheduled for re-editing and inclusion in “ Boozawhiskers: The Cat, The Spook, the legend”. This work will feature all Boozawhiskers Books thus far, as well as concept art and biography section. Because of the heavy amount of work needed to complete this project, I will have updates every month.

12/20/2022

Dreaming Curiosity Original Works Presents: The Gift Of Writing
It’s that time of year again. The gifts are wrapped, the Christmas Cookies are baking, and Jolly old Saint Nick is loading up his sleigh for the brig night. In the season of gift giving, I’ve often reflected on how writing can be a gift in itself. As a skilled author, I’ve seen how works of literature can inspire others to explore their creative talents.
Art, Life, and Inspiration- What your audience absorbs lives on in other forms. What someone reads may inspire them to write a moving song or bring an idea in to physical being. Thus, a work of literature can be a true gift that keeps on giving
What one reads can stir the soul- Anyone who has read a good book can tell you about something that really grabbed their attention and hung on for dear life. It may be a specific character, a particular feeling expressed in the writing itself, or even a situation in which the characters end up. Regardless, such things can bring about indescribable feelings and emotions which go on to become great things.
So, In this holiday season, let your creativity flow las free as a snowflake in Christmas day.
Update on Boozawhiskers: The new book has run into some slowdowns in Production due to recent events with my regular job. I’m currently working on a new sale add for December and beyond and will have more information up soon. Have a safe and Happy Holiday.

11/14/2022

Dreaming Curiosity Original Works Presents: An Idea to stir The Imagination

Happy Holidays to all my readers and fellow writers. As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on a few inspirations that have piqued my interest. Recently, I was playing a pc horror title in which the protagonist is trapped inside a painting and must find clues to help him escape the entity which holds him captive. As I got into the game, I began to reflect on the originality of such an idea. This led me to question just how such a concept can go on to become a work of art.
What we see triggers what will be- Have you ever seen something that just leaves your imagination running wild and sparks all kinds of stories? This is how ideas for new works begin. AA Milne, creator of Winnie The Pooh, gave a great example of this concept in action as he was inspired by his son’s stuffed bear. This inspiration became the classic children’s character we all know and love. Keep a close eye on what ideas pop into your head when you see something that sticks with you.
The outlandish concept feeds the imagination- Think back to a time when you heard or saw something that was really out there. Human history is full of things like this, from ghost stories to mythology and folklore. These things have gone on to become some of the most timeless works of pen and screen. Japanese folklore, for example, has sparked new forms of entertainment which has changed the way we tell a good horror story. All it took was a single idea.
A strange dream can become a work of art- Anyone who has ever awakened from a really weird dream has no doubt had the desire to explore it. Many great works of literature and art have come about as a result of this. Our dreams are our imagination unhindered and can provide some of the best ideas for future works. My Novel in progress “Test Site” is an example of how this works, in that it was inspired by a strange nightmare I once had.
So, if you’re looking for something to inspire a great work of the imagination, look no further than the world around you. It may surprise you at what you find and what it becomes. With this said, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday and let those creative juices flow a free as the drippings from your Turkey.

10/24/2022

Boo For Two Is back. Now through November tenth, Preorder your copy of "Boozawhiskers: Spook Ahoy" Or Boozawhiskers: From The Beginning" and get a free Boozawhiskers book. Preorders are just Two Dollars. That's a spooky good deal.

10/16/2022

Dreaming Curiosity Orginal Works Presents: Slow And Steady Makes The Writer
The Spooks are haunting and the candy is flying off the shelves. With the spooky season comes a new crop of written scares to keep audiences up at night. Having written many a chilling tale in my time as an author, I’ve discovered that the urge to be an over night success can sometimes slow progress to a crawl. The best advice for preventing this came from one of my supervisors. The key to success is going from one to twenty and so on, rather than trying to go from one to one hundred right off the bat. In other words, It’s better to take your time and build as you go. It goes a little something like this.

Slow and steady helps shape ideas- When you get a good idea down and you’re adapting it into a story, the imagination sometimes gets ahead of the actual writing. When you take it slow, your ideas have time to take shape and better fit where you elaborate on them.

Little by little breaks the writer’s block- When you write a work of art gradually, you can think easier. In my time writing papers for college courses, I’ve found this to be essential in keeping your audience interested. When you’re rushed and trying to get your thoughts out at once, you forget things, get distracted, and often focus on just getting it finished. This leads to heavy stress and writer’s block. Take a deep breath and take a break when you start to feel the urge to blast through.
Remember why you’re writing- Often times, writing lengthy works can lead us to forget why we started writing in the first place. This usually happens because an idea is rushed. The key is to stop and think about what brought you to bring your idea to life on paper.
So, Keep these tips in mind as you’re elaborating on that writing idea as you tear open your favorite Halloween Candy. Sit back, relax, and let your creativity flow as free as a spook on Halloween night.

09/04/2022

Dreaming Curiosity Original Works Presents: Writing What You Feel

The pumpkins are out for sale and fall is right around the corner. This time of year is perfect for the dark and emotional works of literature we all know from comp class. Looking back on some of my early works, I couldn't help but think of the emotion that flows with the words. This is where writing what you feel comes into play.

What does writing what you feel do exactly?

Writing what you feel means expressing your emotions through settings, characters, situations, and other story elements. Mark Twain did this by painting a picture of what his characters experienced in their surroundings. While not related to the darker, bump in the night,atmosphere, the concept remains the same.

Why is it important?
Emotion is the backbone of all writing. Characters are defined by the depth it gives them. The Closet Spook in Boozawhiskers, for example, is deep in that he gives the audience a brief look at different aspects of himself as the story goes.

Packing it up:
Without emotion, your writing lacks what it needs to captivate your audience. Write what you feel, even if it may seem insignificant at first. What you feel in the beginning makes your work memorable in the end. So, grab some apple cider, get comfortable, and keep your creativity flowing like the leaves of fall on the breeze.

08/15/2022

Dreaming Curiosity Original Works Presents: Hold Onto That Dream
The school buses are rolling and the hollow clank of the lockers is in the air. School is back and with it comes the daunting task of writing those lengthy papers. Having written many a difficult essay before my foray into my writing career, I’ve adapted an effective method for keeping a tight hold on my dream. Sit back, breathe deep, and follow these points carefully.
Remember that creativity fuels your dream- If you’ve ever written, drawn, or even played something that awakens a passion inside you, follow it. Keep that passion alive by feeding it with more and more creative ideas.
Look at the upside of negative criticism- This has been a big one for me in that I’ve faced it many times in my years as an author. For every negative critic who casts your talent down, there are ten who see it as a work of art. Keeping this in mind will help you stay focused on why and what you’re doing.

If you’ve got an idea, explore it- Getting your ideas out helps get the creative juices flowing. One creative idea leads to more and more until you have a work of art. A work of art leads to a career and a dream brought to life.

Keep these tips in mind and remember that a dream only stays a dream until it’s brought to life. Sit back, relax, and let your creativity flow as free as the breeze at recess.