There’s that old writers’ adage: write what you know. I have mixed feelings about this advice. It’s true, I set a lot of stories in Michigan, because I know the area fairly well, and it means that I’ll be less likely to screw up certain things. But, I’ve also set stories in the UK. I […]
This should be interesting. I can’t wait to see what people who aren’t me spend too much time doing. In the meanwhile, I’ll post my list. And be sure to share some of the things you spend too much time doing, too. Playing around on social media sites. It’s rarely ever hopping from site to […]
So…this is a continuation of the last flash fiction, and it’s inspired by the Death Cab for Cutie song, I Will Possess Your Heart. “Show time,” I whispered. Harper stiffened slightly in my arms and shifted her grip on the wooden stake in her hand. I hated to let her go, I like having […]
It’s time for another Five Words or Less post. This month, we’re talking our blogs, our fiction, and our creative process. My Blog – haven’t missed post since 1/14 My Fiction – quirky characters, emotional, natural dialogue (I hope) My Creative Process – shower faery, trust the story I’m excited to read the other […]
So, this week, the assignment was to write a thank you note to something that makes our life better. My choice, as you will see, was pretty obvious. Dear Adderall, Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, I was super distracted all the time, but I managed okay. I parented some great […]
It’s the first Wednesday of the month, and that means it’s time for another installment of A Few of my Favorite Things – and this month it’s all about seasons. One of the things I love most about Michigan is that we get to experience all four seasons. (Sometimes all in the same day.) I […]
My writing affects my life and my life affects my writing. Or something. This seems rather like a Schrödinger’s cat kind of thing. Maybe? Kinda? Let’s roll with it because this graphic amuses me. Rather than going into a long, drawn out treatise on how this all works, I’m just gonna share some examples of […]
I’m curious to see everyone else’s past! Click the names to take a peek! Jess Kayleigh Kris Jessica Gwen Kellie Paige
So, this week, someone picked a Nickelback song. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t me. I was having a lot of trouble with this piece, because the The Hammer’s Coming Down wasn’t speaking to me. But, as it turns out, Kayleigh Jones is my muse. While I was bitching about having no ideas, she said something that sparked the […]
Today we’re talking things that inspire us – from A to Z. Of course there are the usual things like friends and family who inspire me, but I’m going a different route. So…this should be interesting. Probably because I’m going to treat it as some sort of free association psych test. Feel free to interpret […]