Laughter

We're a little over halfway through August! How is everyone doing on meeting goals and finishing up their summer plans? I met the deadline for the Write Like You're Alive challenge, and then life tipped sideways, so my goal is to get back to it and finish strong. The Poetry Postcard Festival, a new notebook, … Continue reading Laughter

Shower Thoughts

Today in the shower, where I do most of my best thinking, I was whining softly to myself about how tired I am, how hard I'm fighting with myself to stay positive and outraged, walking the fine line of anger and activism, how I can't focus on plots or stanzas because of this administration and … Continue reading Shower Thoughts

Kidnapped

I want to share I got my first 5-star review on Amazon for Terracotta Pomegranate! What a wonderful feeling to know my words connected with someone out there, and she noticed the birds! The smoke here is thick, and I can't remember the last time I saw the blue of the sky. It's making me … Continue reading Kidnapped

Rhubarb Wine

Man, I've missed writing on this. I'm doing the Zoetic Press Write Like You're Alive challenge this month, cranking out marginal first drafts to upload to their site. My goal was to write a short story every day, but I failed yesterday by only getting finished the beginning of a story. You can read last … Continue reading Rhubarb Wine

The West End

I'm in Seattle this weekend, but I wouldn't leave you hanging! Here's the next installment. If you need to catch up or start at the beginning, there's a Table of Contents to each week's link: here. The West End The meandering path taken by a thief is called a foxtrot. Jackie was a … Continue reading The West End

A Murmur

Writerly Update: My poetry chapbook, Terracotta Pomegranate, is finished and in review. I've never done this before, so I can't slap down a timeline for availability, but my hope is before August 1st. I'll keep you updated, but in the meantime, you can sign up for a patreon tier offering discounts and other fun ways … Continue reading A Murmur

The Stalks

I'm working ahead on this story, and I'm approaching the middle where it threatens to sag, as middles are wont to do. I've broken out the posterboard and sticky notes like breadcrumbs or pebbles to help me find the correct path. I'll share a post on this process soon, but I also want to try … Continue reading The Stalks

A Lovely and Unexpected Visit

The writing journey continues... Here's the Table of Contents if you need it. A Lovely and Unexpected Visit “You did what!?” Her mother opened the door far enough to glance up and down the cobbled street before grabbing Sharna’s Yellow robe and hauling her inside. “Did you walk the whole way here in that garb? … Continue reading A Lovely and Unexpected Visit

Saturday Storytime – Jackie, Jackie

Writing is a bit like painting for me. I layer one idea over another, a dollop of more detail here, a swirl of emotion there. There's a lot of re-reading and asking, "why?". This first draft doesn't have those layers, so it may feel like an overheard conversation or a brush of bird's wings. It's … Continue reading Saturday Storytime – Jackie, Jackie

Saturday Storytime – A Decision Too Late

This story is an exercise in having fun with first drafts, stretching boundaries and creativity, and giving back to my readers. If you like what you read, leave a comment or consider my Patreon. Thank you. For those needing to catch up, here's the Table of Contents. A Decision Too Late Mistress Nora was eating … Continue reading Saturday Storytime – A Decision Too Late