Today’s a Nick Drake kinda day–a day when you take long walks, languidly pick up that hobby you promised yourself you were going to finish, catch up with loved ones over a nice, warm drink…and read pleasant little stories inspired by gorgeous, surreal imagery. I’m a little overdue since posting my last writer’s prompt. I hope you read and enjoy, …
I love writing
NaNoWriMo, Here I Come
I was talking with my friend Rebecca a while ago, who was telling me about a challenge she had undertaken at her barre exercise class. “The goal is to complete 45 barre classes in 30 days,” she told me. I was no mathematician, but those numbers gave me pause. “Wait. That means you’re gonna have to do at least two …
Reasons Why I Write
In my last major post, I discussed my fears to pursue my lifelong sleeping desire to be a novelist. I call it a sleeping desire because, although I have literally been writing, illustrating, and narrating stories since I was in the single digits, I didn’t have the confidence to believe that I deserved to be a published author until about …
I am Afraid to Write. Here’s Why.
A few days ago, I was talking on the phone with someone I admire greatly and who is, among many things, a talented writer. As I was explaining the plot of a story I’d outlined a couple of years ago to get his thoughts on it, he suddenly cut me off. “Did you notice,” he said carefully, seeming hesitant to …
Writing Prompt: The Password
Writing Prompt: As a kid, you made a “time travel password” as a joke if your future self ever tried to contact you. You had forgotten all about it until today — when you received an email with it as the subject line. 😁 Enjoy! Subject: Suit juicer is another name for rabid rainbows I can’t write your name. You …
Writing Prompt: City of God
It’s been a while since I dropped some fiction on my blog. This year hasn’t been my best when it comes to writing and editing the work that I want to publish. However, while I am trying to rebuild my internal creativity, I’ll continue using writing prompts to keep my mind clear of the cobwebs. So, without further ado, here …
Writing Prompt: The Flooded Basement
Welp, it’s another light week, which means it’s time for a nice, pleasant writing prompt. This one is presented with only a photo of a flooded basement. Enjoy! I meet Cesca in the hallway as I shut the door to the basement. Usually, she doesn’t care to stop when she sees me, but I guess I must have looked pretty …
Writing Prompt – “We Shouldn’t Be Here”
I’m keeping this week’s M.o.B post light with another writing prompt! Trying to keep the writing fresh while I edit my current novel. I hope you enjoy!