For over 20 years, I’ve wanted to write a dystopian novel. An idea has been gradually coming together, but now that I’m ready to write it, our reality is encroaching on the dystopian world I’ve created. Yes, there are much worse things to worry about with this administration than the future of my next novel. […]
Author commentary on stories featured on my Freely Written podcast in February 2025: New Year, Same You and A Herd of Turtles. At the end of each month, I’ll shed some light on my writing adventures. If you’re new to Freely Written, this podcast offers very short stories written from a chosen prompt with no
Cinema Therapy is one of my favorite shows on YouTube (find it here). The hosts, licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and professional filmmaker Alan Seawright, insightfully explore movies, breaking down story and characters through a therapy lens. Recently, they have been looking at some famous movie relationships and asking the question: toxic or not? I love
Society wants me to stay young forever. I should dye my hair, botox my wrinkles, consider a little nip and tuck when the time comes. But I don’t want to be young, or look young, forever. I’m turning 50 this year. I’ve been the maiden and the mother. I’m ready to be the crone, and
Author commentary on stories featured on my Freely Written podcast in January 2025: New Year, Same You and A Herd of Turtles. At the end of each month, I’ll shed some light on my writing adventures. If you’re new to Freely Written, this podcast offers very short stories written from a chosen prompt with no
