Writing is a life of solitude. I don’t want it to be, and I’m often disappointed that it turns out that way, but it’s not a unique refrain among writers. When I write, I’m usually listening to hard rock through headphones. The entirety of Under

If you’re a writer in the same boat, this is for you. If you’re a curious reader, thank you for delving deeper. An artist’s world is full of doubts, and I believe those who charge headlong and reveal their works to the public with a

It’s simple. JA are my initials, reversed. Darkling comes from Thomas Hardy’s poem A Darkling Thrush. It’s about hope in dark times. The Darkling Thrush By Thomas Hardy I leant upon a coppice gate     When Frost was spectre-grey, And Winter’s dregs made desolate     The weakening

Under The Sunflowers is finished. If you head to the Table of Contents under The Book, you’ll find chapters listed with a brief description and estimated read time. If you see a date next to a chapter, that’s when it will be published. I plan

Updates on Under the Sunflowers—including story progress and the latest on charity fundraising efforts connected to the project.