• Mood

  • Snow Was Falling pt 1

    It was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark. We still had miles to go before we’d reach the safe house. I wasn’t sure how much longer I could go. My feet ached and the tip of my nose was numb, even under the layers of cloth covering my face. But…

  • Reading when I should be Writing

  • February Reads

    I read eleven books in February. A lot of them were nonfiction. I started several others but I was in a mood apparently and kept bouncing around. But I’m satisfied with my progress for the month. Fairy Tale by Stephen King I will start by saying I thought this was a great adventure. It was…

  • Creative Autobiography pt 1

    The following questions are from The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp 1. What is the first creative moment you remember?  I’m not sure which one came first, the games or the story. But I would narrate the lives of my toys with my sister. And it wouldn’t only be when we played with dolls or…

  • Author Life

  • Writer’s Block Tips

    Today I wanted to explore a different way to work through writer’s block. Because it’s not all about the literal writing. Sometimes it is just your headspace that is blocked. I’ve tried a few different things when in this situation and I want to share with you how it went. First, we have meditation. When…

  • A Letter in the Desk

    Martin opened the door and composed his shock in mere seconds when he saw who stood on his doorstep. “Kelly. I didn’t know we were expecting you.” Martin held his arm out to gesture Kelly into the house. “I believe Olivia is upstairs.” “Olivia didn’t tell you? We have a lady’s who lunch meeting this…

  • Doing all the Things

  • The Monster of Snake’s Pass

    “I can’t believe you guys are going to bail on me.” Stephanie gripped the straps on her duffel bag and slung it over the side of the truck, where it thudded into the bed. “I thought we were all going together.” Jennifer and Lucas exchanged a look. Will shook his head. “Steph, we were all…