Happy New Year, Night Owls! Let’s be frank: we’re all happy to finally be saying goodbye to 2020. But whether or not the previous year was collectively the worst year of all our lives, every January 1st offers us a chance to reevaluate ourselves. Most notably, the goals that we have for the coming year.…
Another poor victim of my “writing for the sake of publishing” phase. I decided to try my hand at a short, romantic holiday piece. In the moment it seemed cute, but looking back it is definitely high on the cheese and too on the nose with the dialogue… Plus, a lot of telling vs. showing. VERY Hallmark-y, especially with the Christmas theme attached. Still, I like the potential it has to be something truly heartfelt. So I’m considering it first draft material–worthy of a second look further down the line. Perhaps something I could have polished up and shining for next year…
— C.M.
Fellow “Die Hard” enthusiasts: what do YOU love about John McClane? And IS “Die Hard” a Christmas movie? Tell us why or why not.
A new favorite author for me and a new favorite book series, Arden’s “The Bear and the Nightingale” is a perfect blend of beauty and darkness. A good read for the harsh winter nights ahead.
— C.M.
For many people around the world, December is a time to reflect on colored lights and bright wrapping paper; candles, snow, the smell of baked cookies, family and friends, and the spirit of giving. But while December is most often dedicated to the many holidays that inhabit it, there is one particular day of the…