The Truth About Writers
As a writer, it’s comforting to see writers in fictional stories. Those characters are instantly relatable, even if they’re not likable or identifiable. Still, books, movies, and shows don’t always
Category: Essays
Essays on a variety of topics. Included are favorites lists, health, product reviews, personal essays, nostalgia, and more.
Psychic Sisters from the Planet Leshma: The Friendship that Inspired Fires Burning Underground by Nancy McCabe
Instant best friend The first day of junior high, in the midst of so much newness and uncertainty, I found an instant best friend. Marissa and I lived on the
My History with Lizzie Borden
When I first heard about the Borden murders and the general situation surrounding it, I imagined them taking place on a dark and stormy night in an old Victorian mansion.
Creative Inspirations – Judy Blume
The thing about the people who inspire us is that they just get us. They don’t necessarily have to know us personally, but the things that they create connect us
Funny Characters in Children’s Literature
When I go browsing for a new book to read, I find that you’re more likely going to find a sad, scary, or dramatic story rather than a funny one.
Creative Inspirations: Tim Burton
It’s typical for a writer to say that they’ve always loved books. But I like to broaden that to say that I’ve always loved stories. Whether they came from a
Exploring the Fall Aesthetic
As a kid, I remember being much more aware of the seasons. Time moved slower, you had lived through fewer months, and every new season felt fresh and exciting. As
Creative Inspirations: The Tillerman Cycle by Cynthia Voigt
Those who love reading from a young age tend to love epic fantasy and adventure tales that transport them to other worlds with magic, creatures, heroes, and villains. I’ve never
Why Music Tastes Are So Personal
I have never liked a piece of music that another person has recommended to me. If someone asks me to listen to a song they like, I want to beg
Why I Love Cozy Reading Vlogs
Reading is not only a solitary activity, but it’s also not a very popular one. People who read typically love to read and will make time to do it. But
My History with Art
Writing is my life’s work. It’s what I’ve always wanted to do for a living and the skill that I’ve practiced and strengthened the most. My hobby, though, is art.
The Book Thief – A Guest Post by Adam Morris
The book that changed the way I see the sky. Forever. “Often you’re told to engage all the senses in the writing. But if you were going to focus solely
Creative Inspirations: Kevin Smith
Our muses are sometimes unexpected choices. On a surface level, they seem to contract with our tastes and personality. I don’t come off as the type who would be inspired
Creative Inspirations: Jim Henson
I’m starting a new series called “Creative Inspirations,” in which I highlight the figures who have inspired my writing. And for my first installment, it only made sense to start
Sometimes the Movie is Better Than the Book
There’s an unwritten rule that if you’re a reader, you always have to love the original source material more than its movie adaptation. There are a lot of good arguments