Have you listened to Freely Written, my short-story podcast? You can find it here: Freely Written or wherever you listen to podcasts. It features very short stories (about 10 minutes) that are free-written from prompts with no planning and very little editing. I simply sit down with a chosen prompt and write whatever comes to […]
We recently visited my dad to celebrate his 90th birthday. 90 years. When I think about my own life, 90 years seems like such a long time. Yet, my dad fits the expression “90 years young.” My dad and stepmother will say they are slowing down, while still living in their own home and taking
You loved a book, you want to support the author, but do you write a review? I get it. Even knowing their importance, I don’t make time to write book reviews as often as I could. Often, we put too much pressure on ourselves to write a great review. We want to be thoughtful and
It’s time to treat yourself to some new reads at another Blend Book Fair! While there are many places you can buy coffee, Blend Coffee Bar is well worth a visit. This small business really makes an effort to support the local community. They host a wide variety of events, including book fairs, open mic
Summer author events in Virginia are hot, but a shady tent and chilled rosé kept us happy at Williams Gap Book Fair. This was our first visit to Williams Gap Vineyard, and we’re looking forward to a return visit. Set in Round Hill, the winery features beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, and a great selection
