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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New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw - CH 1, Free Preview
Over the next few weeks, I will be offering a free preview of several chapters of New Middleport: The Senses of Weiland Kershaw. Read more
Posted on 27 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
I Like To Run
Why do I run?I run to clear my mind. I run to think. I run to listen to music. I run to be healthier. I run because it's fun. I run because it's difficult.I... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Much More Than a Dash
I've mentioned before in earlier posts that I used to list my favorite songs on instant messenger during college. I would post lyrics and my favorite songs for ... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
My First Book Review: The Academie
The Academie is another great example of why I love dystopian fiction. Amy Joy brings you a story filled with a mysterious school, unthinkable laws, and a main... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Alternative in Me
Every single day I try to fit too many things into my schedule. I try to write. I try to blog. I try to search FB and tweet with others. I do dishes. I sometime... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Movies + Comics, Again and Again
If you had to watch a movie in theater again, what movie would you watch? I really enjoy seeing flicks in theater, but I've been much more frugal over the past... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Band That Rocks
Sometimes, just sometimes, you hear a song from a band that wows you. You listen to this song, then you immediately want to find more songs from this band, and... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Special List for Our Soon-to-be
So I'm a fan of lists. When I'm not working, writing, cleaning around the house, grocery shopping, or slightly helping with dinner I find myself making lists.... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Height and Weight
I don't know what to say to those individuals that want to get married and they can't. It would devastate me to know that my state or my country would tell me... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Book Review
I'd like to thank a very good friend for sharing her thoughts about my book on my FB page recently. It's great to know that there are people that have really... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Finals: One Band, One Song
The votes are in and here is what happened in the final four:Queen defeated NirvanaVan Morrison defeated ColdplayThe final matchup is as follows:Brown Eyed... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Rave Review of Roy's
Saturday night was a night for Meghan and I to celebrate us having a baby. We went to this great restaurant in downtown Baltimore. Roy's is such a fabulous plac... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Final Four: One Band, One Song
We are now down to the final four of songs for the One Band, One Song Rock Tournament Bracket. Here are the results from last week:Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Gir... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Writing Matters
I'm sitting at lunch today wondering about so many different things and all of these things revolve around my family in some way. In this sense of "my family,"... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Third Round Results - One Band, One Song
We are getting closer to naming a top song of all time. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to send in their picks and hope everyone is having as much... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Blog List for Future Blogging
I am sitting here on the couch and catching the tail end of two movies. Hot Fuzz and Juno are completely different movies but great in their own way. It makes m... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
The Road to Fatherhood
Today I write about being a father. I will be a dad one day and that day is coming very soon. I can't express the amazing joy that I'm feeling over Meghan... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Second Round Results - One Band, One Song
It's been so fun to see how this tournament is playing out so far. I hope everyone keeps voting until there's only one song left. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Movie Time, Busy Time
Meghan and I got to see my sister and her family this past weekend. And something that my sister and I always find time to do together is going to the movies. Read more
Posted on 06 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Proud Moment
Today marks six months since I published my first book. I can't help but feel happy and proud for doing something that I have always wanted to do; whether or no... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION