by Troy Lambert | Jun 22, 2016 | Excerpt, For Readers, Opinion
There is an aspect of education that is missing when your childhood is sheltered by four brick walls and a steeple. Inside, all knowledge is filtered by a certain set of rules and expectations, and nothing is allowed to pass through the row of glass doors that does...
by Troy Lambert | Jan 19, 2015 | Advice for Authors, Opinion
Writer, hell nearly every occupation where there is no definitive criteria for assuming the title, comes with an occupational hazard. Really, this imposter syndrome, or belief you will be found to not be what you claim you are, is wrapped in fear and a lack of...
by Troy Lambert | Sep 29, 2014 | Advice for Authors, Opinion
There are times when we wish things were different, but I can tell you from experience, wishing will get you nowhere. A friend’s Grandfather used to say, “Shit in one hand, wish in the other, and let me know which one fills up first.” While this may reflect a negative...
by Troy Lambert | Sep 25, 2014 | Advice for Authors, Opinion
The news is depressing. There’s no doubt of that. Many of us have just stopped watching. Or at least limit how much news we digest. It isn’t a surprise. Nobody tunes into the news for the positive stories, despite what we say. Sure, a rare “Dog found” story...
