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Trauma in Fiction

In the past I have talked about trigger warnings and my stance on them—not only as a writer, but as an audience member. And as of this blog post, I still—more or less—stand by those thoughts. And on a somewhat related topic (though, not directly related), I’ll add one thing more to the conversation: I…

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In Defense of Romance

One day in the little bookstore where I work, I witnessed a conversation between one of my coworkers and a customer. When asked what kinds of books she read, my coworker immediately looked sheepish. Her eyes drifted downward, her lips screwed up in a lopsided grin, and she leaned into the counter as if preparing…

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The Mark of Zorro – Summer Re-Read #2

A simple adventure story that captured my attention and adoration when I was a kid. And one that, in its own way and with its own charms, has managed to stand the test of time (in my humble opinion).

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Writing Prompt

In the Garret

A garret, or small attic room–commonly defined alongside words like “dismal,” and “wretched”–is a space dedicated to lonely artists and young people reflecting on their…

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Writing Tips & Tricks

Stop Short

Another one of those pieces of writing advice that might be hard to achieve, but works well once executed, is stopping yourself in the middle…

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“If we don’t wake up, and shake up the nation
we’ll eat the dust of the world
Wondering why…”

 

Jonathan Larson, “Louder Than Words:” Tick…Tick…BOOM!