On November 15th, 2025, I was blessed with the opportunity to participate in the city of Independence’s police ride-along program. I was partnered up with Officer Jamie…… Read more “Ride Along”
Author: Danny Raye
Together Again
Family—it can be the one aspect of our lives that makes us or breaks us. For the last nine months, my family has been broken apart. My…… Read more “Together Again”
Celebrating a Decade
Ten years ago, I cast Im Jaebum to play my character Kandahar. I needed a tall, artistic Asian man of a certain age to play my oppressed…… Read more “Celebrating a Decade”
100 Beta Reads
As a beta reader, I hadn’t set a personal goal for how many books to read in 2023. When I hit the fifty mark, I wondered, What…… Read more “100 Beta Reads”
Work in the Workout
Want to work out but never have the time? Yeah, I’ve been there. As a single mom working two jobs, I barely have time to breathe let…… Read more “Work in the Workout”
Comfort of Being a Christian
For close to a month, I have been gaining unexplained weight. All my adult life, I’ve been a size 4 and have only weighed around 126 pounds.…… Read more “Comfort of Being a Christian”
What is a Ghost?
Are you ready for some unlearning? Prepare yourself because ghosts are not what you think they are. The definition of “ghost” according to Merriam-Webster is “the soul…… Read more “What is a Ghost?”
My Favorite Religious Character in Film
La Llorona is a Mexican folktale about a woman who drowned her two boys and searches for them after death, stealing away any children that might be…… Read more “My Favorite Religious Character in Film”
John Wick Chapter 4 Review
!! SPOILERS AHEAD !! John Wick 4. Where to begin… After Chapters 1-3, my anticipations for this movie included: an overload of action, a plot seething with…… Read more “John Wick Chapter 4 Review”
Why Do I Need a Beta Read?
What is a Beta Read? A beta read is the first step in the process of preparing your written work for publication. Beta reads occur prior to…… Read more “Why Do I Need a Beta Read?”
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