Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse
Hanging out and Healing
Last weekend, I got to spend some time with a couple of other survivors. One of them lives out of the state and was here to attend a family function. So, another friend of mine drove to have breakfast and hang out with him for the morning. It was a good time to talk and…
Writing in a Community
Being an author is, for the most part, a very isolating and lonely way of life. If you are like me, much of the time I need absolute silence and a distraction-free environment to produce anything coherent. On occasion, I get into a rhythm where I can write with other people in the room watching…
Getting Older…
I turned 53 in July, and I don’t necessarily feel that age. At least, in my head I don’t feel over 50. Of course, I realize that I can’t sprint like I used to when I was in high school. I have difficulty keeping my eyes open when I’m reclining while watching a movie at…
Finding Equilibrium
Many of you may not know that I have a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. All throughout high school, my career goal was to become a research scientist with a focus in studying immunology. Early on in my life, I was fascinated by how the immune system worked and filled with compassion for those who had…
Writing in Different Genres
After I finished my fictional series on childhood sexual abuse, I decided that I would try a few different genres of fiction to see what worked with my style of storytelling. I had always loved murder mysteries, Agatha Christie being one of my favorites. Last week I disclosed the plot of that particular story. However,…
Back to Work!
For those of you who don’t know, I am a full-time schoolteacher in southern California. I had a wonderful six weeks off this summer, and in addition to taking a trip to do some research for my next book in Wyoming, I had an awesome time of rest a relaxation. I haven’t had that in…
The Trip Home Part 7
We drove from Worland to Cedar City, Utah! We are exhausted. But it gave me a lot of time to think. I’m always a little sad to leave Worland because I do have some good memories of the place. I enjoyed being able to find places to be completely by myself, with not a soul…
The Trip Home Part 6
Today was my last full day in Wyoming. My wife and I went to the Buffalo Bill Museums. If you ever get to Cody, Wyoming, I highly recommend visiting the museums if you are at all interested in the history of this area. Also, plan on a couple of days, if you are really an…
The Trip Home Part 5
Today was my last day of research for my next book. It was a good day of learning about the history of my hometown. I believe I have enough to at least start the outline of my book. I figured that I can always email for more information if needed. I’m excited for this next…
The Trip Home Part 4
Today was a lot of research, which satisfied the academic in me so much. I got to spend time reading, taking notes, cross-referencing, and thinking about how this information will impact my story. There were things, of course, that I had already known about the history of my hometown. But there were also some things…
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Harry L. Estes 