"It's like... everywhere you go has a little impact on you. I want to have a little impact everywhere I go too." She brushed a few strands of hair from her forehead and straightened up. A green ribbon fluttered where she'd tied it to the bus stop bench. She smiled at it softly, then she... Continue Reading →
Embrace the Sun
Last week was difficult for me. For a while, I would try to start working on something, then feel suddenly sick and stop. I had all of these feeling inhibiting me and nowhere to put them. Until I started writing. (Go figure.) This short fiction is pretty obviously highly allegorical (and also half inspired by... Continue Reading →
“More Than a Blank Page” Short Story
I've been sitting in the same corner of the same coffee shop staring at the same page for hours now. I've reached the dregs of my coffee (and swallowed them too for good measure). I've started to massage my neck, praying my back won't kill me later (though I know it will). The page is... Continue Reading →
“That of the Moon” Short Story
So this has nothing to do with D.C. except in that I wrote it on the plane ride here. It is inspired by and dedicated to my good friend, Nick Koontz. Much love goes to him from up here, and I'll be so glad to see him again in December. While I had said half-jokingly... Continue Reading →
The Wretched Redemption of Writing
Writing has incredible healing properties. And it can tear you apart limb from limb. At least my broken hearts can be put to paper, my tears turned to words. At least chaos can turn inspiration, dreams can spin a story. I am happy with being a writer. I love finding creativity everywhere I look as... Continue Reading →
Of Dragons and Men
At night, my blanket is tucked under my legs, the air on full blast. My weapon is in my hands and I find myself fighting dragons. All of my imaginary friends are dragons. I suppose they represent different things. This sounds so silly if you don't appreciate the metaphor. As a writer, I live in... Continue Reading →
Zutara Week 2013 Compilation
Not everyone on my blog may be interested in reading the fanfics I wrote for Zutara Week 2013. Still, I figured it'd be good if I compiled the links to all of them. Of course, I have no rights or claims to the characters, but it is a cool experience to try and get in... Continue Reading →
Couch Potatoes Anonymous
Oh hey! Did y'all know I have an unhealthy addiction to television shows? Well-written ones, mind you. I'd laugh, but it really is a terrible thing for a college student. I have far too many. I watch them when I fix my meals and sit down to eat. If I can't keep up that way... Continue Reading →
Fan Fiction FTW? (Or WTF?)
Let's be completely honest: most fanfiction is complete and utter crap. I'll be completely honest: I'm not big on the genre. I mean, to each their own. You like fan fiction? Great! All power to you. I just never much got into it and I certainly never wrote it. The biggest reason for that, though,... Continue Reading →
“Service and Confession” Haiku Series
Covered in discussion by both Lauren and Lisa, these two disciplines resulted in a lot of conversation. I think most of the group is amused that, instead of taking notes, I write haikus. Same, same, but different, right? Basically. No point standing back When there is need for service, We must step forward More than... Continue Reading →
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