general – Studio CreatiV: The Writings and poetry of Dustin Plank

The Friday Incident

OR how I got hit by a car driven by a selfish idiot Been a while since I posted, and honestly I’m to blame. Had been working on a story. Still making it my goal to have that story finished and posted here before years end. But I have also had a lot of otherContinue reading “The Friday Incident”

To Reach for Dreams-a short essay

I have always envied those who had the ability to follow through with what they put their minds to. As someone who has trouble paying attention to things in general, it always seemed like a superpower to me. Don’t care much for the term “self-made” because the idea of making it with no help whatsoeverContinue reading “To Reach for Dreams-a short essay”

Dreams of a God I Only Kind of Believe In

Had two dreams that at least mention or allude to God (as in Yahweh, the Christian god, or as I call him “the Bad Parent”) In the first instance, it was a fleeting mention in a doctor’s orders, which said “make time for god”. Been thinking about that one for weeks now. Never talked aboutContinue reading “Dreams of a God I Only Kind of Believe In”

Have I mentioned…

That I am a cook? Well, I am! Last night I tried to make Peking duck. It… was a disappointment. As you can see below, we picked at it awhile but the meat was tough and the skin spongy. A first failure. Trying again with homemade Macaroni and cheese w/Italian sausage. Will share the beforeContinue reading “Have I mentioned…”

So much pain…

I’ve been in so much pain the last week and a half. Feels like my ribs broke somehow (now sure how-maybe my cat is heavier than I thought!) All I know is that I can barely move, it hurts to breathe, can’t even sit comfortably with this pain!! Ugh, why is this happening?! Well, IContinue reading “So much pain…”

SPECIAL!!!

MY FIRST PUBLICATION!!! My first official publication will be out on print and digital in August! Here’s a look at the cover and contents page… I’m so excited I could squee! Aw, hell, I will squee!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!