There Are Many Paths to Tread
As most of you know by now, my family has spent many, many months – many years, really – trying to get our house in shape to sell. In September, … Continue reading There Are Many Paths to Tread
Tag: childhood
Home is Behind; the World Ahead
I visited New York this weekend, for a short but multi-purpose trip back to my ancestral homeland. As many of you know, I spent the first 17 years of my … Continue reading Home is Behind; the World Ahead
Death and Discworld: The Passing of Terry Pratchett
If you haven’t heard by now, the literary world – and the fantasy genre in particular – has lost one of its most brilliant voices. Terry Pratchett died today after … Continue reading Death and Discworld: The Passing of Terry Pratchett
Short Story Monday: Manu and the Wall
Dear readers, a plea: If you have a few minutes, I would be eternally grateful if you downloaded and reviewed my excerpt for the Quarterfinal round of the Amazon Breakthrough … Continue reading Short Story Monday: Manu and the Wall
Sunglasses and Fake Pearls
No short story this week, because I wanted to talk about something else. Obviously, today is Valentine’s Day, and couples all over the world will be enthusiastically (or resignedly) celebrating … Continue reading Sunglasses and Fake Pearls
Short Story: Don’t Cry
A writing exercise banning the use of the letter “e” *** I don’t want to stay on my own, Tara thought, shaking a thick braid of brown hair drooping down. … Continue reading Short Story: Don’t Cry
Short Story: Salt and Oil
The maze appeared from nowhere one day, but it didn’t surprise me much. Morchellas sprouted everywhere, and there was always a pattern to be found if I looked hard enough. … Continue reading Short Story: Salt and Oil
Five ways you can tell if you’re a fantasy junkie
Dear readers, I am deep in the throes of NaNoWriMo, beset on all sides by plot twists and rebel characters and a pack of cosplaying sea spirits. As this newest … Continue reading Five ways you can tell if you’re a fantasy junkie
