Some movies end, and you’re like, “Yep, That’s what i expected.” And then there are the other ones. The endings that leave you just looking at the screen, googling for
When I read with my niece and nephew, they often pick out books that contain a lot of repetition and a lot of characters. They think it’s funny when tension
Micah Thorp is a physician, writer, and lifelong Oregonian. His literary works have appeared in Blind Corner, Cleaver Magazine, and The Write Launch. He is the author of three novels,
Growing up, while I did my share of playing, I was always scheming for ways to make money. Whether it was lemonade stands, yard work, or babysitting, I was always
A messy beginning I never intended to write a book. Like many mothers, my day was packed with school runs, snack battles, laundry mountains, and endless noise. As a mom
What does success look like? In the creative field especially, it’s hard to judge. Writers set their own goals for success, whether it’s becoming world famous or merely finishing a
Hajara Hilmee is a published poet and debut author known for crafting mystery novels that keep readers on the edge of their seats and poetry that beautifully articulates the everyday
Growing up, I was known as a “girlie girl,” not because I was particularly feminine or into boys or wearing dresses. It mostly had to do with my shyness, timidness,
Kelly O’Hearn is the author of the acclaimed Arcanum series of novels, a sweeping, time-bending multi-book saga channeled through tarot cards. Inspired by her own past-life readings, O’Hearn weaves together
Alicia Swain is the author of a newly published collection, Steel Slides and Yellow Walls. Her work has been featured in several online publications, including Vast Chasm and The Vehicle.
Fabian Garcia is a current PhD student and former diplomat with an extensive educational background and international experience across multiple countries and continents. Madness, All Over Again is his debut
When I was growing up, I was one of those kids who had no problem eating their vegetables. Cooked or raw, most vegetables tasted pretty good to me, and if
Bill Hulseman is a writer, ritual designer, and former educator whose work explores identity, belonging, and personal agency. His debut book, Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say