September 2026 Review

It was a busy month at Steve Campbell Creations. Two books in various stages of finalization are books 4 and 5 of the Ridgewood Chronicles for release at Amazon in ebook and paperback. Book 4 Kismet is a reprint (with additions) of one of the first novellas/novelettes I wrote and self-published in 2003. It became … Continue reading September 2026 Review

Remembering Tuffy

My dog and wonderful canine companion died Tuesday night, 5/26/2026. His name was Tuffy, and I introduced him in a blog post from February 1, 2016. I remember he came to live with my wife and me in September of 2015. He wasn’t a puppy when he came, and he was a good year old … Continue reading Remembering Tuffy

The Guild and I

Many years ago, there was an art event where I live that hosted local artists and their artwork. It usually happened on a summer Sunday every year in the town park downtown. I would enter my recent creations—usually wildlife paintings—to be judged by a local art teacher or two who placed ribbons on what they … Continue reading The Guild and I

Life’s Whirlwind

Do you ever feel like the days seem to fly by faster the older you get? I wrote last year around this time about November being a busy month for me with lots of family birthdays, preparing holiday food to celebrate Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S., and my and my wife’s wedding anniversary. This … Continue reading Life’s Whirlwind

An Autumn Walk

Before the winds came and blew some of the colorful leaves from the trees, and before the rain washed many more to the ground, I spent time away from working on my books and art to stop and enjoy nature. The sun was bright one evening and lit up the trees in my yard in … Continue reading An Autumn Walk

Love, Loss, and Remembering

I drew and painted a lot of whitetail deer art during the 1980s. Even when I became a college art student, much to the vexation of one of my professors who was stuck in Abstract Expressionism Art mode. I loved watching deer outside my windows, and I became a student of capturing every aspect of … Continue reading Love, Loss, and Remembering

Dark Night of the Soul

After a death in my family earlier this month, I took some time away from writing, making art, and blogging. I needed time away to get back in touch with the world outside the bubble I’d created for myself. Despite the sad occasion, it was a joy to see and visit with family who live … Continue reading Dark Night of the Soul