Most Transforming Force

“The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet.” -Adrienne Rich I didn’t know who Adrienne Rich was before this quote, but she’s on point with it. Adrienne Rich was called one of the most widely read and influential poets of theContinue reading “Most Transforming Force”

Easing My Way Through Spring

Affirmation: “I welcome my emerging visions without rushing them into action.” With a million things to do to prep for summer and other transitions coming up in my life, my goal this week is to take things slow and stay in the present. Some things I had to remind myself this evening: I have everythingContinue reading “Easing My Way Through Spring”

Feeling My Way

“I try not to think too much about my writing process – I tend to feel my way forward and find more insights that way.” -Nick Petrie Here’s a good quote. This one encourages me. I’m laughing at myself because some of these quotes will really have me spiraling for no reason. I have definitelyContinue reading “Feeling My Way”

A Pile of Words

“Before I start a project, I always ask myself the following question. Why is this book worth a year of my life? There needs to be something about the theme, the technique, or the research that makes the time spent on it worthwhile.” – David Morrell This quote makes me want to cry immediately afterContinue reading “A Pile of Words”

Painting

“The modern artist… is working and expressing an inner world – in other words – expressing the energy, the motion, and other inner forces.” -Jackson Pollock I’ve spent years trying to figure out how to express the complexities of being human. It isn’t easy. I hope that the collection of thoughts I’ve shared throughout theContinue reading “Painting”

Tried a New Food

Ok, so I tried a new food. I’ve been seeing people add these to healthy recipes all over the internet. I finally found them! I tried pitted dates. They are way better than I assumed. I don’t know why, but I thought they were going to be a cross between a raisin and a prune.Continue reading “Tried a New Food”

Always Changing

“My writing process is very organic. I start with an idea. I have the general story arc and the cast. But then I sit down to write, and things change.” -Sarah Addison Allen Things are always changing during the writing process. That’s good, though. Characters are supposed to change, the environments, the moods, and theContinue reading “Always Changing”