She was in the drive-thru yesterday; using up the last of her Starbucks gift cards when she peered through the window of the cafe. There, sitting at a table farthest from her line of sight, was a red-haired woman staring blankly at the wall in front of her. Her hand was resting on her chin and she was lost in… Read More
Note to Reader: This article was first published online by Indie Chick Magazine. What? You haven’t heard of this club? Oh, I am willing to bet that you have. I am also willing to bet that a few of you carry that little membership card in your Coach wallet or tucked inside your Victoria’s Secret bra. Still not sure what… Read More
All writers have found themselves staring hopelessly at a blank screen or an empty page at some point during their writing careers, asking any one of the following questions: “What now?” “Where do I even begin?” “Is this even worth it?” Some call it writer’s block. Others may label it procrastination. I call it stagnant creative flow. Whatever you chose… Read More
The water was colder than she anticipated. Fooled by the unseasonably warm January day, she touched her fingertips to the blue water and pulled her hand back quickly. The icy droplets were refreshing yet a sharp reminder that not everything is as it appears to be at first glance. She didn’t expect to come across this lake in the middle… Read More
It should have been a simple question to answer. Instead, my answer, or lack thereof, led to a session of deep reflection. Well, as deep as you can get during a 20-minute car ride home when you’re prone to episodes of minor road rage. Two weeks ago, I broke from my usual Tuesday routine of doing nothing and headed into… Read More
It never fails. I meet another writer, a reader, or just another human who is interested in passing the time talking about books and writing, and they ask me, “What genre do you write?” It’s an expected question that will provoke a polite response. Or at least, I hope I come across polite. I was raised to be well mannered,… Read More