: About Me

I have been writing professionally for the last 4 years, however, my passion for this profession stretches back to my childhood, when I wrote my first short story. I've had my work published in telecommunications and travel/leisure magazines, and also worked as a freelance journalist for a local newspaper.

I'm also happy to announce that I just sold my first Marketplace article! It's taken me nearly a year, but hopefully now that the ice has broken, more good fortunes are in store

I'm working on my first full-length novel (14 chapters done so far!) and have found this website to be a great avenue to not only express ideas on a variety of topics, but also to hone my writing skills to a higher level.

When I'm not writing I'm usually working (I'm a web developer by day) or spending time with my beautiful wife and 5 year-old daughter. My goal is to one day be in a position where I can earn a living off my writing.

Wish me luck!

My passion is ...

Writing

I know too much about ...

baseball, history, politics, horror movies, cars, computers

My parents always told me ...

Don't be a writer

My childhood ambition ...

To be a successful novelist

My favorite memory ...

Going to Action Park as a child in New Jersey

Why I write ...

To explore and express ideas, and to nurture new ones as they emerge

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

My first job ...

Delivering newspapers at age 12

My best moment ...

Split between my wedding day and the birth of my daughter

My inspiration ...

Edgar Allan Poe, Clive Barker, Stephen King, Brian Keene, Sheldon Siegel

Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Dreams & goals

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Dreams and goals, goals and dreams...what they are define who we are, for they provide in the most elemental of terms a glimpse into our personas, and what our ideas of happiness and contentment are. The great thing about dreams and goals is they're free. There are no forms to fill out, no fees to pay, no outstanding balances due. At any given time, a person can have a multitude of goals and dreams. They can change instantly or over time; like clothes and TV shows, we sometimes outgrow them, shedding our old needs while discovering new ones. And it doesn't cost us anything but the time we ...

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