DiscussionInk, Intent, and the Soul of Writing
I explore why writers should write with intentionality—what he calls the engine—and how writing also serves as the soul: art, a practical tool, and a path to personal growth. This…
● 1 min readBookTalkBookTalk for June 2026 – He Quoted Scripture, I Lived It — A Memoir of Faith, Fear, and Reclamation
On this episode of Ink Coffee and Regrets we discuss Terrie Mayka’s memoir “He Quoted Scripture, I Lived It” — a candid account of growing up with Scripture used as…
● 1 min readWritingEmbracing the Mess – First Drafts are SUPPOSED to be messy!
This episode tears down the myth of the flawless first draft and reassures writers that messy, disorganized first passes are normal—and necessary. It explores why we believe in the myth…
● 1 min readEventsMy First Writer’s Row
This is the first time I have every attended an event like this and I have to say it was great. I loved it. I was very nervous at first……
● 1 min readWritingWhen the Narrator Lies: 6 Books That Cheated You Beautifully
How do you feel when the narrator lies to you? This episode examines six books that use unreliable narration, omission, ambiguity, and metafiction to deliberately mislead readers: The Murder of…
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WritingWriter’s Row – May 9th, 2026
Hey Quilophiles, Bibliophiles, and Lexophiles… If you are in Bakersfield on May 9th and have no other plans or places to be, come on by and see the lot of…
● 1 min readDiscussionBookTalk for April 2026
This month we cover two books with two entirely different styles and themes. First we discuss Infernulls: The Golden Letter – A great story by Zeggy that is like Anime…
● 1 min readWritingExcuses, Not Muses: Ten Lies Writers Keep Telling Themselves
Samuel walks through ten common myths writers, and ten lies, tell themselves — from trusting you’ll remember ideas later and relying on last-minute pressure, to thinking metadata, reading, or revision…
● 1 min readWritingWhere Writers Write – Home Desks, Coffee Shops, and Quiet Corners
In this episode I remember several authors and journalists who died last year, then talks about the places writers do their work — home offices, libraries, restaurants, and coffee shops…
● 1 min readWritingWhy Do We Write?
If you’ve ever asked yourself why you write—or why anyone does—this episode is for you. In “Why Do We Write?”, we dive into the messy, beautiful motivations behind putting words…
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