The Curious Wordsmith

Look what I did. Only a few hours ago I picked up the first 125 copies of my first book. Stay tuned for info on events and how and where to purchase your copy. Here’s a hint, there will be an event soon at the best coffee shop in Patchogue. You may be able to pick up a copy right now at @androids_comics and @freespiritslongisland in #Sayville. #author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #isupportauthor #writersofig #writingcommunity #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #longisland #artist #localartist #poetsofinstagram #goals #life #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #2019booklovers #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives #orderofman #btcharlie #thestandardisthestandard https://www.instagram.com/p/ByEYeJVgO4J/?igshid=1ejdtjjqmdt3a

This first pic is one of my favorite pics. The second one is just me and my girl being goofy. I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate my amazing girlfriend @leela_om. She just finished and kicked ass in her latest semester of school all while opening up a second location of her and her @carlynb_thatsme’s @freespiritslongisland. Building it out, setting up systems, hiring new staff, planning multiple events and an incredibly fun grand opening. She consistently gives of herself to help and heal others. I am incredibly grateful to have her as a part of my life. #life #relationship #gratitude #appreciate https://www.instagram.com/p/BxurOBtADFx/?igshid=112gaowx0kuv2

Taking Ash for a little stroll through the woods before the rain this afternoon. #ashthehusky #nature #walks #writersofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #longisland #husky #hike (at Prosser Pines) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwkJQyvnwVa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=js7nz65qz86n

Around this time of the school year I find myself often shifting between these two images. Most public school teachers will understand. I think one of the hardest things to remember is to stay grounded and be reflective. #teacher #teachersofinstagram #education #edchat #life #youcandoit #staygrounded https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEj3o8nNY5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tkx6cvx4txav

Hello everyone! I’ve used a few different programs to write over the years, but I’ve never played with software to create and compile books and ebooks. I’m a big fan of #scrivner for writing. I’ve heard some good feedback on #adobeindesign. I’d love to hear some feedback on the subject. Feel free to comment on your favorite software program for creating and compiling books/ebooks. #author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #artist #localartist #supportwriters #poets #poetsofinstagram #life #fantasylover #ebook #2019booklovers #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #ethicalauthors #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv_WoqMnm8f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uexm6deq934r

Hey everyone! Check out my new website. It’s the place to go for everything related to my writing and updates for Tales of the Emerald Isles: Hope Chest to be released in the next month or two. Link is in my bio. #author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #isupportauthor #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #artist #localartist #supportwriters #poets #goals #life #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #2019booklovers #followloop #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #ethicalauthors #writingcommunityofinstagram #campnanowrimo https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4dFrJnUyA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cuaea8pis0dy

First time being a part of this. I’ve heard a lot of good things about this over the years. Joined late last night as a way of holding myself more accountable for completing the rest of the first Elvian books, approximately 60,000 more words to go. #author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #isupportauthor #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #longisland #artist #localartist #supportwriters #poets #poetsofinstagram #goals #life #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #2019booklovers #followloop #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #ethicalauthors #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives #nanowrimo #campnanowrimo https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvv73wqHfiL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m1mxup8u4p9s

My first book will be available soon. More info as we get closer to its release. Just because that book is close to release that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped writing. Chapter one of the next book in the series is done(ish). #author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #isupportauthor #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #longisland #artist #localartist #supportwriters #poets #poetsofinstagram #goals #life #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #2019booklovers #followloop #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #ethicalauthors #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives https://www.instagram.com/p/BvSllXQnupl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=199nkpl8d84k7

My plan for this evening. #author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #isupportauthor #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #longisland #artist #localartist #supportwriters #poets #poetsofinstagram #goals #life #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #2019booklovers #followloop #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #ethicalauthors #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives https://www.instagram.com/p/BvFmzYWH55J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dcrfrmkp62iv

author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #isupportauthor #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #longisland #artist #fiveminutejournal #supportwriters #poets #poetsofinstagram #goals #life #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #2019booklovers #followloop #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #ethicalauthors #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu55nwRnmlU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kww7avjvwhrf

A work in progress. Let me know what you think. #author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #isupportauthor #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #longisland #artist #localartist #supportwriters #poets #poetsofinstagram #goals #life #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #2019booklovers #followloop #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #ethicalauthors #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives https://www.instagram.com/p/BupeUIInAKC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5fq1p89ldj6u

Caption this if you will... #yoga #meditation #singingbowls #colors #lights #life #live #meditate #longisland #writersofinstagram #writer #teacher #teachersofinstagram (at Free Spirits Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuEOalEHU9p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xxc4olab9t0x

#author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #isupportauthor #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #longisland #artist #supportwriters #poets #poetsofinstagram #goals #life #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #2019booklovers #followloop #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives https://www.instagram.com/p/BtkBMwgnQS8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17uncdadyifeh

I want to give a big shoutout to @bennymigsphoto and the @patchogueyoungprofessionals for creating such a fun opportunity for all of us in the Patchogue area this week with his Happy Hour Headshots event. #author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #supportauthors #callingallauthors #longisland #artist #localartist #supportwriters #poets #poetsofinstagram #goals #life #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives (at The Patchogue Arts Council) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtgeF8lnKDB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13vxi3b17myk

Any chance to take a class with one of my favorite authors is worth it to me. @neilhimself has been a major influence on my writing over the last decade or so. I’m really excited to learn more about his process; to hear whatever tips he has to offer, and advice on pitfalls to avoid. #author #authorsofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerslife #indiewriters #isupportauthor #writersofig #writingcommunity #teacher #teachersofinstagram #mentor #supportauthors #callingallauthors #artist #supportwriters #poets #poetsofinstagram #fantasylover #summon_fantasy #2019booklovers #followloop #writersunite #2019writersandreaders #ethicalauthors #writingcommunityofinstagram #supportcreatives https://www.instagram.com/p/BtS-SnUnwD6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g5bh2z5i9al4

Just wanted to post something to mark the passing of this guy. He was kind of annoying, and incredibly needy, always smelled no matter how much I washed him, but he was full of love and showed it every day. #dogsofinstagram #germanshepherd #dog #family #memories #memorial #life https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMCMqdn78r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o9dzx8d83spe