Blog tagged as James Allen
Three years after a life-saving amputation, I reflect on sepsis, MRSA, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and setbacks. September 27 marks the day I began learning to live in a different body and work toward a new version of ordinary.
09.22.26 02:13 PM - Comment(s)
Older men are not necessarily grumpy. They have simply lived long enough to recognize nonsense, value their time, care less about status, and judge people more by character than appearances. Age does not guarantee wisdom, but it does provide plenty of experience with consequences.
09.13.26 06:39 PM - Comment(s)
Writing the first draft is only part of writing a book. For me, the real work starts after the story is on the page.
Over time, I have learned that trying to edit everything at once is a good way to miss almost everything. If I am checking punctuation while also worrying about whether a character kn...
08.15.26 08:56 AM - Comment(s)
Beer Foam uses a beer-glass metaphor to question trickle-down economics, arguing that prosperity concentrated at the top may look impressive but often fails to reach the workers, families, retirees, and small businesses expected to wait for it.
04.28.26 12:33 PM - Comment(s)
A brief policy note explaining why James Allen does not participate in book clubs, BookTok promotions, or unpaid author events, and how occasional paid speaking requests may be considered.
03.11.26 10:29 AM - Comment(s)