August 2024 – Page 3

Today’s a Good Day for Poetry

“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.” – Maya Angelou You Are Worthy You’re a moutha sound that moves mefrom silence You’re a foota step that moves meForward You’re a bodya space that reminds meto stand -Saschia

Write it Out

I must write it all out, at any cost. Writing is thinking. It is more than living, for it is being conscious of living.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh I want to feel all the feels and be fully aware of all of my emotions. I want to learn from my mistakes and do better in theContinue reading “Write it Out”

Now I’m Ready.

I did it. I wrote. I finished short stories. I wrote poetic prose. Some shitty stuff. Some stuff I’m proud of. I got paid for my writing. I finished a novel. I was included in an anthology. I sat in writers workshops with IV leaguers and successful authors. I took a dozen college courses. IContinue reading “Now I’m Ready.”

We’ve Made it This Far

“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Don’t let fear keep you from starting. We all have our silly little fears and big monstrous fears. But they don’t need to keep us from our greatness. We have made it this far. We have survived againstContinue reading “We’ve Made it This Far”

Who’s Your Current favorite Author

What art offers is space – a certain breathing room for the spirit. -John Updike Someone I was talking to today told me they loved John Updike. They mentioned a book he wrote titled, “Rabbit Run.” I have not read that book yet. I’m not sure if I have read anything by him yet butContinue reading “Who’s Your Current favorite Author”

Good Night

What do you do to get ready for bed? I love my bedtime ritual. I enjoy knowing what is coming next and when it’s time. I used to have tea as part of my bedtime ritual, but not so much anymore. Now my evening consists of writing, journaling, and blogging. If my eyes are stillContinue reading “Good Night”

It’s Still Summer

Summer is still here. It’s not fall yet, even though I’m excited for fall; it’s still summer. The heat is not for me. You know what’s for me? A car ChapStick unaffected by the weather. A cool breeze with a scarf around my neck. The smell of fresh-made apple cider donuts and a bonfire. IContinue reading “It’s Still Summer”

My Novel is Experimental Fiction

There’s a misunderstanding of what experimental fiction really is. Experimental fiction is often confused with Sci-Fi. That is not what it is. Experimental fiction is playing with traditional writing styles and formats. It’s using innovation and creativity to push against the boundaries of traditional storytelling. There are so many ways we learn and absorb theContinue reading “My Novel is Experimental Fiction”

Inner Peace

“Self-acceptance brings a sense of inner peace and contentment. Individuals who accept themselves are less likely to be plagued by self-doubt and more likely to experience a sense of harmony and balance in their lives.” -Chat GPT Peace is one of my favorite fruits of the spirit. I really appreciate peace and harmony. There wasContinue reading “Inner Peace”

Love is…

There’s a verse in the Bible that’s dedicated to describing what love is, and today I’d like to share it with you. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keepsContinue reading “Love is…”