So THIS REALLY just happened.

I went to Staples, thinking I'd print out some rough cover ideations of PULSE to share with the wonderful Omnidawn Publishing.

I was not prepared for what just took place.

The guy who waited on me printed these rough cover concepts of PULSE and is new to Lincoln.

He recently lived in Orlando...and was a regular at The PULSE Nightclub. Six of his friends were the shooting victims.

Things got really emotional, needless to say. He - Jade - gave me permission to write and post this. As I broke into goosebumps, I told him I hoped I was doing it right, doing justice to the people who had none.

With tears in his eyes, he told me, "So many people worry about what's right. Do what's authentic."

I'm still reeling. This collection was meant to be. We never know who our work reaches until it does.

As long as we're alive, we have to listen to our PULSE.