A possible scene for my novel about a girl who gets institutionalized 4 days before she graduates college
What Really Happens in a Psych Ward…
Thoughts on the Art of Writing (and Why My Book isn’t Done Yet)
In thinking, tonight, about the art of writing and the writers who inspire me, my thoughts stop at author and friend David James Poissant. His latest book Lake Life will be released next summer, a worthy labor that took him nine years to complete. Nine years. That’s the thought that birthed this post. I still... Continue Reading →
Find Your Voice: Writing Through Fear
Dear Lovelies, So much is happening! Well, really, one thing in particular but it's taking up a lot of time and energy. I've been silent for past the two weeks because... (wait for it)... I've been writing my book! I am excited but also cautious, mainly because of the book's content (there will be many... Continue Reading →
I Hope Someone Steals My Book
Thoughts of a former book thief after reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: I want someone to steal my book someday. I know that sounds counterintuitive but I consider it a strange rite of passage. It sounds weird, but if someone should come upon my book in a library or bookstore, and they don’t... Continue Reading →
Random Musings of an Insomniac
I should be asleep, because I have to open the store in 7 hours, but I'm not. There's a cat meowing outside my window and I can't help but think of editing and the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. I wonder if he would make a tiny hat for the cat? I'd like to... Continue Reading →
Musings of a Wanderer 