It’s been a very good year. I think, on the whole, it falls more into the joy category than the grief. There has been some struggle, most of it financial. But I keep reminding myself that I have a roof over my head. I have friends who have helped in bad times. I have a …
I had a great reading year on 2019. I read a couple I wish I hadn’t (Hi Dave Eggers), but for the most part, I got to sink my teeth into some fascinating, compelling, and well-written books. *Though this is my 2019 reading year in review, these books aren’t all from 2019. These are just …
Today, I’m excited to welcome KD Williamson to talk about fishing, worms, and her new release, Big Girl Pill. Please check it out. You can find contact information for KD, including where to find her book, below. Fish, Cabins and Worms Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to …
I love this video series from Oregon State University. They are brief videos of the university’s professors explaining various literary terms and concepts. While these videos are great for students and teachers, I also find them interesting as a writer. After all, we should be thinking about literary devices in our writing. And we can’t …
I swear I drag this book out every few years and try to make a go at learning to draw. In my heart of hearts, I want to be able to create art. In my reality, however, everything I draw showcases not creative energy, but an absolute lack of artistic talent. I’m like Mulder. I …
Finnian Burnett 