Writing
Let Your Voice Be Heard
If you're voting today, get to the polls and let your voice be heard. I generally do an absentee ballot because I am not always home or available on Election Day and I like to get it in early. Honestly, I have no genuine interest in this particular election. It's all about deciding which snake … Continue reading Let Your Voice Be Heard
Fantasy Is Hardly…
“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It's a way of understanding it.” ―Lloyd Alexander
Coming Out Of The Ancestral “Closet”
Coming Out of The Ancestral “Closet” I find it more than a little appalling that in 2014, I am still being asked “What are you?” Not “What religion are you?” or your average, inappropriate social questions, which, by my standards, are still rude. No, it’s always been “What ARE you?”, with such profound emphasis, as if … Continue reading Coming Out Of The Ancestral “Closet”
Domestic Violence: It’s Always Going To Be Personal
Domestic Violence: It’s Always Going To Be Personal I don’t talk about my personal life on this platform much. You’d really have to know me and be able to read between the lines to pick up on subtle nuances. However, there’s an issue that’s been bothering me and I have decided to open up here … Continue reading Domestic Violence: It’s Always Going To Be Personal
The Only Reason…
“The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can’t help it.” -Leo Rosten
Writing Time
This is an excellent reminder for so many of us. How many people are starting NaNoWriMo today? Or NaNoPoblano? Having so many personal writing projects in the works, including a series of novels, does not leave me a lot of time to do either of those things. If you're involved with either, good luck. 🙂
The Need For Silence
Tomorrow is Samhain, which is Halloween for the uninitiated who can't even pronounce what I just said. I've taken some time this week to be quiet, to look deeply within, and to give myself some space. Every year brings a new set of challenges, and I am hoping to embark on happier ones this time … Continue reading The Need For Silence
I Have…
“I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.” ―Markus Zusak
