Jim Stitzel
Jack-of-All-Trades, Master of WordsExcerpts from Life
Cracked Heels
One of the things I get to look forward to every year, thanks to the combination of cold weather and heavy gear, is the skin on my hands and feet turning into arid deserts. It never used to be a problem, but apparently part of getting older is having a body that...
The Casual Gamer: Introduction
I'm a gamer, but because I'm also a full-time professional with a family, farm, and other ambitions, I don't have the time to play games nearly as much I would like to. I'm also a writer, and I enjoy writing about the games I play. For a while now I've wanted to start...
Winter Is the Mean Kid On the Street
I'm convinced at this point that Winter is the bully in the neighborhood. And by 'neighborhood' I mean North America. And by 'bully' I mean the kid who's happy to knock you down by throwing a rock at your head and then kick you in the ribs while you're still screaming...
Fiction
Aspects of Divinity
There was a silent explosion of glittering light that swept through the forest in a radiant blast.
Rain
It’s been raining for two days straight, and I’m afraid to go out. I’ve seen what those torrents do to people who venture outside. Cascades of water sweep down the street, and the rain itself is dangerous as hell.
Rebirth by Flame
Malika was suddenly overwhelmed by the cleansing intent and purity of Flame. It flowed through and over her like an all-consuming heat — and as it did, it drew much of the pain and fury from her slight frame.