Writing Samples
Here are just a few samples of the many written works I have created. I have many more examples in my career portfolio. I've provided a short description of each piece next to the graphic, please click the name of the story or poem to view the entire work. Just taking a look at a few of these will give you a good idea about who I am as a writer. I hope you enjoy!
Please click HERE to read a sample of my new book, Awakening, which is the first of the Blades of Chaos series (working titles). This will be a Teen/Young Adult Fantasy-Adventure series, and is a work in progress. Check back here often for more information about when Awakening will be completed and available for your reading pleasure!
Thomas gripped the bristly plant with all his might, his feet planted firmly on the ground. He yanked with every ounce of muscle in his small body, working the stems back and forth in the earth. Gradually, the pale roots emerged from the dark soil. With an earthy squelch, a massive white turnip flew out the ground, as Thomas fell backward from the momentum of his pull, landing soundly on his bottom. Smiling as he looked at the prize-winning turnip he just uprooted, Thomas took note of the rapid beating of his own heart. As the exhaustion from pulling the vegetable faded, he noticed the heavy drumbeat he thought was coming from his chest continued to pound in his ears despite his completed task.
WRITING SAMPLES
Original work of non-fiction for the Brevard Local News
A news feature on the top ten most deadly, destructive storms to hit the Space Coast. Published just in time for the peak of hurricane season!
Resident spotlight story for area magazine.
The Thompsons are going "back to the future" in their Tesla, and want to take everyone along for their journey to environmental sustainability.
Pet feature for neighborhood magazine
Meet Ramses and Nefertari. They aren't just beloved pets, these cats come from a line of Egyptian kings and queens, and they know it!
A script for a short film in the Adventure-Fantasy genre, featuring a battle between a Hero and an Overlord, and a struggle against prejudice and blind hatred.
This is a script for a modern-day screen play adaptation of O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi"
A script for a short film documentary about students with disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act
It's a race against time!
Ride along with Leon as he makes a mad dash to prevent Conrad from making a fatal mistake. Will he make it on time?
A short work of horror fiction, this is a dark tale with bone-chilling plot twists and realistic details that will leave the reader terrified.
A terrifyingly dark poem. Do you despise me?
...You should.
"Morning Marvel"
Poetry
WARNING!
This poem will probably make you hungry for some sugary tree goo!
A short work of fiction, "The Paper Fan" is a fantasy-adventure story with humorous plot twists. Will Sensei be able to teach our hero a lesson?
"DIO does his laundry"
Fiction
Join the villainous DIO on his hilarious trip to the laundromat, and the chaos that ensues.
"Cordova Misadventure"
Non-fiction
Will Cameran and Sean ever make it to the Mall? Join the two friends on their frustrating but comical quest for that Mecca of Capitalism.
"Words of Life"
Metawriting
A young man awakens to find Robin, Tristan, and Gizmo appear in his bedroom. WHat wonders await them in this world?