The Fire Next Time

The Fire Next Time

In the final book of the Bible, the now elderly disciple, John, was that last man standing. He was holed up in a hovel, a cave of exile, near-blind. Yet, he feverishly scribed God’s final decrees to Man. Apocryphal and intensely packed with allusions and...
Envy is the Source of All Evil

Envy is the Source of All Evil

I’ve written about envy several times in the past. I selected one I wrote four years ago because it showcases some phrases from Aussie slang that I cherish. https://www.pjcolando.com/2016/02/ While some say the love of money is the source of all evil, in my...
Never Fear – Support is Here!

Never Fear – Support is Here!

Insecure Welcome to the Insecure Writers Support Blog Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for...
Herding a Novel through Quarantine: Part Two

Herding a Novel through Quarantine: Part Two

The purpose of a book’s cover is to sell, according to Damonza, a world-famed cover illustrator. If you need a cover to attract book buyers to your book on a shelf, click on this link: https://damonza.com. His company’s promise, delivered via Zoom, is to...
I AM… a Quarantine Survivor

I AM… a Quarantine Survivor

ALL  proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Second Harvest, a food bank in Irvine, my home town, which is networked with other food banks across our troubled nation. During crises, all of us find a way to survive. That’s what humans are programmed to...
Facebook Live and Zoom inBloom

Facebook Live and Zoom inBloom

Despite the fact that’s no longer spring, but late summer, Facebook Live and Zoom have flourished and bloomed, tapping deep roots as we social distance in COVID-culture.   The extent of COVID has broadened, deepened, and widened, causing new downturns in...