They roamed free without a care. We worshiped them as much as we feared them. They had one message for us all: we are not to be questioned. History said we must have them. They were a sacred piece of our culture. Our very survival. They ranked in line after our gods and our patriotism.... Continue Reading →
How to Write a Book
I have discovered the best tip for writing a book. The only tip you will ever need to write an awesome novel. You may ask yourself, just one? Yep, just one. Ready? Here it comes: Write it. Crazy, right? It's way harder than it sounds. It's going to take a lot of time and effort... Continue Reading →
The Day After the Worst Day of My Life
Hope is a funny thing. It's not rational. Swimming in the sea of pain feels good sometimes, fuels our reptilian brains. How do you find the granules of strength inside yourself when the world comes crashing down? How do you seek the light when you're drowning? Finding hope seemed impossible the day after the worst... Continue Reading →
When Words Fail
Words fail me today. They do every year on this date. They say you'll never forget where you were when a life altering national event occurs. On 9/11, I was in tenth grade, second period gym class. We were watching a movie about golf. An announcement came over the loudspeaker that a plane had crashed... Continue Reading →
Hi, I Write Things!
I was reluctant to adapt the title of writer for a long time. I thought there were rules about it or some form I had to sign. Turns out, if you write, you're a writer! Hooray! I borrowed this questionnaire from a fellow writer, Caroline Huball. You can read her blog at https://carolinehuball.wixsite.com/carolinehuball. Question 1: When... Continue Reading →