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One of the things that’s been keeping me on the edge of my seat has been that my debut novel has been with an editor, and for quite some time now. Like me at the moment, editing is not her 9-5 job. Rather than obsess, I busy myself with other projects, waiting to hear...

Hi, my name is Josh Cleveland and I’ve never done this before. Are blogs like essays? Are they conversational, or formal? What’s this one even about? I know they have themes and stuff, and I want to stay on theme. My teachers say sometimes I don’t always stay on theme...

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures! Take a few minutes today to call him, text him, or go visit him if you can. My dad usually escapes to his “happy place” in Northern Michigan, but I make sure to call and text. It makes his day. No matter what...

Last month, my son graduated high school, this month, my nephew did. The ceremony was last Friday, and it was a good one. It took place at the same venue where my high school graduation was held 26 years ago! That doesn’t particularly matter I don’t think, but it is...

Based on a true story. There are dozens if not hundreds of movies made that have been based on a true story. But what does that mean? “Based” means the creators used some or all of the source material to create and present their story. Sadly, sometimes it means they...

This year was a year of “lasts.” Last first day of school, last school-wide Mass, last last day of school, and, though I didn’t want to think about it until it happened, my last Parent Ambassadors event. I’ve made friends with these people, and I’ll likely not see...