Stlakata

I like to blog about my family, music, movies, food, and whatever else comes to mind. My published books are dystopian fiction and all part of the Weiland Kershaw series. I also enjoy writing poetry and short stories.
MY BLOGS
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Writer's Block
http://www.stlakata.com/
I'm an author that likes to blog about my family, music, movies, food, and whatever else comes to mind.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 128 )
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Inspiring Writers for Me: Bonnie Burton
Bonnie Burton is a phenomenal writer. Her "I'm going to write and post every day" mentality (my quote, not hers), is one reason why she is on my list of... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2014 SELF EXPRESSION -
Come Here
So, I had a moment the other day when I was trying to get my daughter to follow directions and come by my side. We might've been at home or at the grocery store... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2014 SELF EXPRESSION -
Parenting 101 Or 10something
In some cases, I feel like I'm going to crawl out of my skin, because I'm so worried that something will happen. Perhaps I should start by saying I'm a parent. Read more
Posted on 12 August 2014 SELF EXPRESSION -
+ 1
My family has increased in size. Our baby boy, "a peanut compared to our daughter" according to my wife, was ten pounds and one ounce. He was a mere three ounce... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 SELF EXPRESSION -
We Are One
My daughter is one. In what seems like a much shorter period, she has grown up so quickly. From the absolute dependence a small baby needs, to a roaming little... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Vlog Entry for Geek & Sundry
Some of you might not know this, but I'm a writer. I've published two books, currently finalizing a third, and hope to publish two books this year. Also, I'm... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Poem (inspired by Geek & Sundry)
I'm a big fan of Geek Sundry and they've recently created the G S Vlogs. One of these vlogs is about writing, with the latest post about poetry (via Nika... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Comic Book World
My teenage years included comic books, cartoons, video games, basketball, and a lot of music. Over the past decade or so, I've been happy with film companies... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
Six Months a Baby Owl
I can't believe that six months have passed since the birth of our daughter. Baby owl can sit up, enjoys time in her doorway jumper, and has been eating solids... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
Filling in the Years With...
It's been a while since I've blogged. The wife, baby, and I are doing well and baby owl is almost four months old. I thought it would be fun to create and... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
I'm a Happy Daddy
Our daughter was born on Monday. She is amazing. I don't even know how to explain it. One moment, we're anxiously awaiting her arrival and the next moment... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Few Fantastic Things to Share
It's been a very exciting summer. I'd like to take a bloggortunity to share the things I found exciting over the past month as the summer ended. Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
GUTGAA: Meet and Greet
Where do you write?It varies. I write in bed or in the living room. I've even written during my lunch periods at work.Quick. Go to your writing space, sit down... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
30 Weeks and Counting
My wife is 30 weeks pregnant as of Sunday. She and the baby are doing well (knock on wood) and we are really looking forward to meeting our "baby owl." Now,... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw - CH 6, Free Preview
Welcome to another free preview of New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw. You can catch up with the first five chapters that have been previously... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw - CH 5, Free Preview
Thank you for joining me in sharing another free preview of New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw. If this is your first visit, the first four chapters... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw - CH 4, Free Preview
Welcome again for another free preview of New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw. This is the fourth chapter and you can catch up by checking out the... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
"She Just Roundhouse Kicked My..."
What are things that a pregnant woman says? Yes, my wife is pregnant. She sometimes expresses herself in creative and funny ways. Read more
Posted on 09 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw - CH 3, Free Preview
Welcome back for another chapter of New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw. The first two chapters have been posted in my earlier blogs. Here is chapter... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw - CH 2, Free Preview
Welcome back for another chapter of New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw. My last blog included chapter one and here is chapter two for your... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION