“Just because everybody uses language, that doesn't mean that they can write even tolerable prose.” ―Stephen Jones I'd like a moment of silence in honor of the man who said this. Bless you, sir.
Writing
Scheduling Conflicts
When you suffer from any form of chronic illness, you can choose, or not choose, to see your life as a bunch of doctor's appointments. I try not to, but lately... Without insurance, I didn't have to think about it. I only went when I had no other choice, and there are doctors I'm still … Continue reading Scheduling Conflicts
A Writer’s Most Powerful Weapon
“A writer’s most powerful weapon, his true strength, was his intuition, and regardless of whether he had any talent, if the critics combined to discredit an author’s nose for things, he would be reduced to a fearful creature who took a mistakenly guarded, absurdly cautious approach to his work, which would end up stifling his … Continue reading A Writer’s Most Powerful Weapon
A Broken, Pretty Mess
When I came home Wednesday afternoon, after being at the doctor's office for HOURS (You know your doctor is good when EVERYONE wants to see her.), I didn't realize how awful I felt. I remember coming inside, hanging up my coat, taking in the mail, feeding Cat and Kitten a little earlier than usual, changing … Continue reading A Broken, Pretty Mess
So To The Wretched Writer…
“So to the wretched writer I should like to say that there’s one body only whose request for your caresses is not vulgar, is not unchaste, untoward, or impolite: the body of your work itself; for you must remember that your attentions will not merely celebrate a beauty, but create one; that yours is love … Continue reading So To The Wretched Writer…
Cat And Kitten Send Mommy To The Doctor
I know what you're thinking. "This is the first time they've thought of it in all the years they've owned you?!" In all seriousness, I made the appointment myself, long before my Urgent Care fiasco of last Tuesday. However, at 5:00 a.m., I really don't need Large Paws (Kitten) walking all over me from head … Continue reading Cat And Kitten Send Mommy To The Doctor
The Beauty Of Writing Stories
“But then, that’s the beauty of writing stories—each one is an exploratory journey in search of a reason and a shape. And when you find that reason and that shape, there’s no feeling like it." ―T.C. Boyle
Nothing But The Blues
People say you can tell a lot about someone based on their favorite color(s). I disagree. Many moons ago, my favorite colors were red and black. I openly admit this was heavily influenced by someone else. Now the only time you see me wear red is on race day OR if I'm crazy pissed off. … Continue reading Nothing But The Blues
Editing & Earl Grey
Good writers know when their story is finished. We don't question it; we just instinctively know "This is where to stop." and often times, we're satisfied with that. What do you do when your story is still being told and you're magnetically pulled to keep on writing? I'm ass deep in alligators on this rewrite. … Continue reading Editing & Earl Grey
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 