In 2012 I completed a Half Iron Man in Florida. It was prevalent by the presence of Lance Armstrong, though I did not bother trying to crowd around him like some of the other athletes. I gave him the same space I offered everyone else while setting up in the transition area. I had trained… Continue reading DNR On His Calf (A Short Story)
This is a story I wrote in Hollins. I’d like to keep working on it to see what will come of it. It was very fun to imagine. It’s complete, but I won’t be posting the entire thing here. This is just to get you interested 🙂 I enjoy origin stories and mythology, though this… Continue reading (WIP) The First Lightning Bug
This is something I just started working on to help process the passing of someone who is very dear to me. My father-in-law was an incredible man of genuine love and generosity. I miss him more than this poem could portray. I am trying to understand what it means to find the beauty in death.… Continue reading (WIP) Shattered Pieces
Now that I am finished with my school work, I am able to focus on getting posts out again. I wanted to ask you what you would like more of going forward. I definitely want to do more Spotlights, because I really enjoy getting to know other authors / artists more and I think it’s… Continue reading What would you like to see?
Aleron Kong has written an incredible LitRPG saga, beginning with The Land: Founding. I had a great time speaking with him during our interview. He is every bit as enjoyable and funny as his characters! For more information, please check the LitRPG site, and Aleron Kong’s Patreon, Forum, Newsletter, Blog, Youtube, and Street Team. Tell… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Aleron Kong
Hello friends! I am happy to say I am nearly finished with my thesis! I can hardly believe it. The manuscript will be complete by this week. After this, I will not be posting any other tidbits of the book. This poem is when my character, Sophie, goes to her twin’s track meet. I have… Continue reading She Smiles – last look into my novel
You read right. Thank you for patience with me as I power along through this YA novel for my thesis…and hopefully for publication one day! Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ July 31, 1998 Lucky 13 I hate having my eyes dilated. I fidgeted as we sat in the cushioned chairs that smelled like they were drenched in perfume.… Continue reading 1st Chapter of It Chose Three
I recently submitted my completed draft to my Thesis advisor and am working on my critical essay until I receive her edits. The first part of the essay is a description of my process of writing the book. I am copying it here so you, too, can see my journey to writing It Chose Three.… Continue reading Excerpt From Paper
My thesis is a YA novel based on my life, specifically growing up with three legally-blind sisters. I hope to connect with siblings in similar situations. More about that later. The problem is, whenever I read a book or watch a movie that is “based on” the life of [person], I immediately wonder what the… Continue reading “Hollywoodizing” My Life
Working on my thesis … thinking about having this verse as the beginning of my book. What do you think? People Always Ask What’s it like having a twin? It’s having … The best part of best friends, and the best part of sisters in one person. A secret language that comes with understanding someone… Continue reading Thesis WIP