I didn't know I had such strong opinions about Superman until we watched Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut this weekend. I'm not a comic book person. If you'd asked me two days ago which superhero I identified and cared most about, I probably wouldn't have picked Superman. But, I should have. When this movie … Continue reading Superman Thoughts
Silent Lessons
I went to our local SCBWI meeting last night. One of the topics brought up by our facilitator was the changing of the name of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award to the Children's Literature Agency Award. We had a lively discussion. It's a hard topic to discuss. We all have strong and valid opinions, and … Continue reading Silent Lessons
Compassionate Men in Media
I watched The Devil Wears Prada last week while my husband was on a business trip. As an escape. As something fun. But...I was furious by the end. Why was this intelligent, hard-working woman being pressured by her boyfriend to give less than her best to a job? What did he offer her other than … Continue reading Compassionate Men in Media
100 Demon Dialogues – Review
I stand at the window every morning and watch the creek flow past. While I wait for the coffee to brew, I either read a poem or contemplate a Demon. Okay, sometimes I just stand there and try to get both my eyes to go in the same direction. Lucy Bellwood has illustrated a wonderfully … Continue reading 100 Demon Dialogues – Review
Famous Starts with Humble Endings
Famous Starts is a creativity game wherein I choose the first line of famous poems, but fill in the next line with my own humble attempts. You play along! The trick is to not read the original's next lines until after you’ve written your own. Ah, it's been too long since we've mucked about inside someone else's lovely … Continue reading Famous Starts with Humble Endings
Secret Ingredients – 11
I'm starting a new series on here about the books that influenced me growing up. These are the books that shaped my brain. Gave me my fears, values, and passions. The Julie Secret Ingredients! Well, we've slipped into the yellow part of the year. The light weakens, the flowers fade, and I come in from … Continue reading Secret Ingredients – 11
Some Tarot Thoughts
I'm moving on to a new writing project. Or, I will be. If I can decide which one to tackle. This requires a lot of thought. I have finished a middle-grader fantasy. Should I work on a new book set in that world? What if that one doesn't sell? Should I work on one of … Continue reading Some Tarot Thoughts
FrostFire Worlds
Remember how great it felt to curl up as a kid with a collection of short stories? You could drop in and out between chores or during lunch at school. I remember reading them on long car trips, too. FrostFire Worlds is a market for younger readers who like speculative fiction. It's one of the … Continue reading FrostFire Worlds
Vanitas
Yesterday's news out of SeaTac affected me deeply. This poem grew from those emotions. Vanitas At first we were giddy at the audacity or maybe the middle finger to darker memories; it was easy to forget with a guy named Rich wanting to perform a barrel roll in a Q400 and see the mama orca … Continue reading Vanitas
The Moon Fight
Drew has to battle for the right to be Baba Yaga's apprentice. The rules are simple: give your opponent an emotional experience that changes a long-held belief. But, the rules don't specify "human" emotions... There's a new short story on my Patreon! For the full read, click over and pledge a $1/month. You'll get more … Continue reading The Moon Fight
