by Renée Canada Steven King, one of the modern American masters of storytelling is quoted as saying, “If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time—or the tools—to write. Simple as that.” There is a breed of writers who believe that one should simply focus on jumping immediately to the page and churning through the act and practice of writing. “It's hard for me to believe that people … [Read more...]
by Renée Canada The brain is a fascinating and complex organ. Not only is it in charge of our body's breathing, heart rate, and other autonomic functions, but it controls our body's balance, posture, and coordination of movement including for vision. Even more fascinating is its role in mood, reasoning, decision-making, and abstract thought. Despite the protection of a hard skull, the brain is a … [Read more...]