Prompt: They say I’m a traitor. Maybe I am. All I know is that I did what I had to do. “Hi, I’m Roxanne,” I said when she answered the door. “We spoke on the phone earlier.” “I’m Alicia.” We shook hands, and warily, she invited me inside, leading me to her dining room […]
I pulled the giant handknit sweater over my head. It was way too big for me, but I didn’t care. It was warm and cozy and something about it made me feel safe. It wasn’t even my sweater. My mom had knitted it for my brother, Kevin–hence the giant-ness–but he’d left it at my apartment […]
So, my writing hopes and aspirations are pretty simple. I’m not looking to hit lists or become a millionaire, I’d just like to: To make enough to support myself by writing full-time–not that I don’t genuinely love my other jobs, but…this is the dream, people. To write stories that provide people with an enjoyable escape […]
This month’s song fic was inspired by Ghost by Halsey. If you’d like, you can read the lyrics here and/or watch the video here. “What are we even doing?” Ryan sighed. “We’re trying to get some sleep because we have an early flight.” A car drove slowly down the street, its headlights bouncing around the […]
It’s another edition of Wordless Wednesday, and as usual, mine will probably have words. There are some things that piss me right off about Michigan, but the landscape isn’t one of them. No matter the season, it’s almost always freaking gorgeous. Here are what some of my favorite spots look like in summer. As you […]
Prompt: S/he gripped the rim of the porcelain sink and tried to steady her/his hands. “One last time,” s/he whispered to her/himself. “One. Last. Time.” (I owe anyone who reads this an apology. I couldn’t think of anything until my husband made a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad suggestion. And of course, my brain […]
You guys! You guys! Look! Look what Norris made me! Looooooooooooooooook! LOOK AT IT! It’s my precious… My next installment in my and Jess Jarman’s Bound series will be out this fall!
I actually like all of these traits equally, but since I numbered all the other posts, I prefer to stick with the pattern. 10.) Bookish – I like writing characters that are at home in a classroom or library and value learning…which is why I guess I’ve written a number of teachers and professors. 9.) […]
Prompt: Well, apparently, Rock Bottom has a basement. I looked around the crowded bar. There wasn’t another server free. “Motherfucker,” I muttered under my breath. I’d have to take his table. Sighing in resignation, I pulled the hairtie off my wrist and quickly pulled my hair up into a sloppy bun. I turned toward the bar […]
It’s time for another top ten post, and this month is quotes. In our house, we quote stuff allllllll the time. Also, this is probably going to be more than top ten–it might even be top ten from each thing I quote regularly. Top Ten Labyrinth Quotes: 10. ) “Say your right words.” 9.) “Goblin […]