Hi, I’m Eric—a poet, short fiction writer, and creative explorer with a passion for storytelling and self-expression. As I navigate the world, exploring new places and experiences, I find inspiration in the complexities of life, mental health, and the human condition.
Before diving fully into my creative pursuits, I spent over 40 years in the IT industry, with the last 20 running my own successful IT services firm. My team and I tackled everything from cybersecurity and web development to technical project management. That journey taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of clear communication—skills that now shape my writing.
As a writer, I embrace the therapeutic power of words, using them to process emotions, share perspectives, and connect with others. My poetry explores themes of hope, resilience, and the raw edges of the human experience, while my short fiction allows me to experiment with different genres, from speculative and psychological to eerie and thought-provoking—though you won’t find me in the realm of romance.
At the core of it all, I write to spark thought, evoke emotion, and leave a lasting impact—one word at a time.
The Prompted! Podcast
I recently started a new podcast show called ‘Prompted! – Spark imagination, one writing prompt at a time.’
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Writing prompts are an invaluable tool for sparking creativity, improving your craft, and pushing the boundaries of storytelling – whether you’re a novelist, poet, or somewhere in between.
No matter where you are in your writing journey, the unpredictability of prompts can be an invaluable exercise to help tap into your imagination, push you to think in new ways, explore fresh ideas, and refine your craft. They offer a creative spark, a challenge, and sometimes, a completely unexpected story waiting to be told.
Want to hear more of my story?
I sat down with BOOKED, a podcast exploring the realms of creativity with indie writers. We talked about the therapeutic nature of writing, unsolicited criticism (a shared rite of passage), and had plenty of laughs along the way.
I was also honored to be a featured author on Indiosyncrasy.com, a platform created by Saffron Asteria to celebrate and uplift indie writers. Indiosyncrasy is all about showcasing incredible indie work and helping writers like me find our voice and connect with readers in a crowded landscape. It’s a wonderful reflection of the indie writing community’s creativity and resilience.
Let’s Get Social
To me, social media is about engagement and interaction with one another; without that, it’s not social at all.
I only have one social account, which is on Bluesky. Here I regularly post my responses to various writing prompt accounts. I also share updates on my audio-only podcast, Prompted!
If you’re looking for inspiration or just want to stay up-to-date on my creative adventures, be sure to follow me there!