"You become a writer because you need to become a writer—nothing else." –Grace Paley
Pieces Of Me
Your Thorns…
“Your thorns are the best part of you.” -Marianne Moore
Conditions
Conditions There is a moment when you realize that the relationship you are/were in has more conditions placed on it than you ever realized. This can easily apply to friendships as well. If you abandon, do not expect my loyalty. If you disrespect, do not expect my respect. If you are genuine, don’t turn on … Continue reading Conditions
It’s Okay To Take It Easy
I intended to get some work done today. I am doing an editing job to help someone out from a writer's group I previously belonged to. I am also doing an editing job because it's my job to do so. However, with no set deadline, I found myself procrastinating on opening the file. I've already … Continue reading It’s Okay To Take It Easy
Break, Not Broken
Break, Not Broken I came into this world intolerant of fake people, lies, and bullshit. This has only become more pronounced as I’ve gotten older. There are actual photos of me as a baby, newly home from the hospital, and the expression on my face is priceless. I know exactly what I was thinking in … Continue reading Break, Not Broken
If You Don’t…
"If you don't have loyalty, then you don't have anything I am looking for." -Lisa Marino
Freelance Doesn’t Mean Free
Some days, I am utterly appalled by the audacity of others. There is a fine line between offering to help someone as a form of empowering another woman, and then dealing with the opposite side of the coin where someone wants you to do a job, but then wants you to lower your rate. When … Continue reading Freelance Doesn’t Mean Free
Praying For Sleep
It is about four hours past the time my body said "Feed me!". I have maniacally proofread and critiqued a novella until I thought I'd pull my own hair out of my head. I'm certain that high quality brain cells are now gone, never to be heard from again. All day today I kept saying … Continue reading Praying For Sleep
The Pen…
"The pen is mightier than a sword, a gun, or any weapon that stands before it. At the end of the day, only one can win. Those who choose the pen know." -Unknown My pen IS my sword, gun, shield, etc. Screw with me and find out, but do so at your own peril because … Continue reading The Pen…
