Jason Haskins
Spin around and take a look: it's suddenly August
It's hard to believe seven months in 2019 have already been stamped in the history books. Time is funny that way, in that it's always...
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Jason Haskins
- Jul 2, 2019
- 4 min
All is calm as we reach the midpoint of 2019
Settling in to write this monthly update, one that sometimes involves what's going in my world, sometimes involves processes on writing,...
Jason Haskins
- Jun 2, 2019
- 3 min
June: A return to fundamentals, or, how a routine is found again
"Even if you have already fired a bow several times, continue to pay attention to how you position the arrow and how you flex the...
Jason Haskins
- Apr 3, 2019
- 3 min
The Blue Gem: Now available in paperback
In March of 2018, after a four-year journey of drafts, rewrites, notes on pieces of scrap paper, and some decent-sized edits, I...
Jason Haskins
- Mar 4, 2019
- 3 min
March in the Treasure Valley
There was a span of 12 hours, in the last week of February, in which the Treasure Valley received 2-3 inches of snow, followed up by...
Jason Haskins
- Feb 2, 2019
- 3 min
Engaging the boosters, half-speed ahead
Boy, January 2019, you sure went up and disappeared quickly. One day, a person is setting out with eyes up, ready to attack a new year...
Jason Haskins
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
2019: Welcoming a new year, new challenges
Sitting here in my cramped apartment -- where the walls creep closer every year -- I'm taking a chance to reflect on 2018 and the...
Jason Haskins
- Oct 2, 2018
- 3 min
October: A little bit of Hocus Focus
"Yes, life is insane. But the great wisdom of the Warrior lies in choosing his insanity wisely." Paulo Coelho, Warrior of the Light....
Jason Haskins
- Aug 4, 2018
- 3 min
Escaping the heat of July and moving into a scorching August
A journey across a handful of western states at the end of July/first of August brought me to the Utah Shakespeare Festival, where I saw...
Jason Haskins
- Jul 1, 2018
- 3 min
July: Taking care of business (mostly every day)
Summer has rolled in. And with it, a chance to do a bit of writing while in the company of nature's serenity. The process of writing can...
Jason Haskins
- Jun 1, 2018
- 3 min
Keeping up with the June(ses)
Thunderstorms -- mixed in with a flurry of hail and a deluge of rain -- closed out the month of May. Fifteen minutes bursts of...
Jason Haskins
- May 2, 2018
- 3 min
Writing updates, Idaho Gives and more for May
Shall we jump right in, feet first, into the monthly updates? Okay, fine, feel free to wade in if you'd like. The water is fine; calm,...
Jason Haskins
- Apr 3, 2018
- 3 min
April: Novels, plays, and more (plus a little time to breathe)
March 2018 has fully been entered into the history books and with it, the recent release of my second fantasy novel, The Blue Gem. After...
Jason Haskins
- Mar 20, 2018
- 2 min
The electronic arrival of The Blue Gem
Deadlines are meant to be broken. Or at least that's what I told myself when I missed the goal of having The Blue Gem self-published in...
Jason Haskins
- Mar 2, 2018
- 3 min
March: The beat goes on (and on)
There was a big part of me that wanted to provide this week's update as this: "The Blue Gem isn't quite ready. Check back soon." I...
Jason Haskins
- Feb 3, 2018
- 3 min
Coming soon: The Blue Gem
"The leader, at the time still unable to travel, sent Frelight to track down Slyter Jonas. Frelight explained to Slyter the man who sent...
Jason Haskins
- Jan 2, 2018
- 3 min
Kicking off 2018 with ye olde goals list
The sun has set on 2017, going with it the goals set in place 365 days ago. Time seemingly moves quicker the older we get. The physical...
Jason Haskins
- Dec 2, 2017
- 2 min
Hello December, what'cha knowin'?
Sitting here, waiting for the Boise State Broncos to battle the Fresno State Bulldogs for the Mountain West Conference Championship, I...
Jason Haskins
- Nov 4, 2017
- 3 min
Seasons change but focus stays strong
The days -- and sometimes weeks -- after closing a show can sometimes cause a bit of loneliness to creep in. And finishing up directing...
Jason Haskins
- Oct 1, 2017
- 2 min
Launching into October with a full plate ahead
The path of being a writer--and of writing--was more than likely set in me long before I acknowledged it. It was something I did in my...
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