Sparkling. That’s one of the things I miss about snow. During a clear day, the light is blindingly bright. It becomes impossible for pale eyes to see. On a moonlit night, the crystal landscape turns an eerie blue, mixed with
#WriterWednesday: Winning Writing
In the last week my feeds have been filled with certificates and relieved exclamations of “I won NaNoWriMo!” This is quickly followed by clarifying statements of, “But I still have about 30,000 words to finish the story.” It feels like
I Confess
I’m slowly moving back to my traditional goal posts (courtesy of my intense superhero braces). With that in mind, let me highlight recent developments. Last week I published the first chapter of Stakes. If you have not downloaded it, please
#TuesdayCoffeeTalk: A Colorful Mess
I’ve been thinking a lot about seeing colors in a world of black and white. It is something I struggle with personally, and I see others doing the same. It’s a struggle because it’s easier to stay in clear boundaries.
Beyond Paris
I have many thoughts and feelings around November 13, 2015. They’ve been running around my head, struggling to take shape. To carve them into understanding, I write for you. I have written about it before, but I say again –
Belated Birthday Present
Yesterday was my birthday so I didn’t have an opportunity to put together a blog post. Instead I did adult things, like drink beer and watch Daniel Craig in a suit. Still, belated is better than never. Birthdays get me
The Costumes We Wear
As we begin NaNoWriMo, I thought it might be interesting to talk about themes in writing. As a writer, I need to talk about social issues. In my changeling work-in-progress, that means talking about difference and self acceptance. It used
