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Blogging 101: Break The Blogging Shell

When I first started blogging I was shy.  What?  A shy blogger you ask?  How is that possible - I’ve never heard of a shy blogger? Well - of course not.  You never will hear of a shy blogger because they quietly post and hope to be noticed.  Some will get noticed but with millions [...]


Everything I Learned Came From Comics

Everything I ever learned I learned from comics.
Now that’s a bold statement.  What about school?  My parents?  My friends?  Yes - my mind was shaped by all of them.  But as a young reader, comics held the most sway over what I thought.  It’s why I started writing.  Spiderman was my favorite followed closely by [...]


Your Opinion Counts

Big things are planned for Tripping The Muse in the coming months.  I need your help though.  Please take a moment to let me know your thoughts. And thank you!


What if Dr. Watson Never Existed?

At first I wasn’t Dr. Watson’s biggest fan.  I didn’t see the need for Sherlock Holmes to have Watson in his life.  What need did Watson fulfill both in Sherlock’s life and in those who followed his adventures?  Why a sidekick?
Do heroes need sidekicks?
Not always.  But a good sidekick does provide a very useful tool.  [...]