I finished the audiobook of Of Fire and Ash by Gillian Bronte Adams a while ago. I had every intention of writing this review sooner. However–and I feel I’m not alone in this–I made the mistake of starting the sequel of the Fireborn Saga: Of Sea and Smoke before I wrote my review for theContinue reading “Book Review: Of Fire and Ash”
Author Archives: Nikki
Every Word
I wish I still remembered thatWhat I wanted to sayI wish I still knew the storyThat played in my mind that dayIt weaved and it wonderedTeased my mind for hoursBut reality calledI put the story on my mind’s shelfAnd went about daily tasksNow the moths have gotten itRotted it all outWhat a shame that storyLostContinue reading “Every Word”
This Little Fault of Mine
What’s a fault of yours? I’ll admit one of mine.I am easily discouraged. The world says that nobody’s perfect.No one is expected to be.But perfect is still on the scale.You’re just not allowed to reach it.And everyone expects you to get it.Get perfect grades.Get perfect scores.Have all the likes.Be healthy. Be active.Idleness is not allowed.AlwaysContinue reading “This Little Fault of Mine”
What If…
It starts with a question. A simple “what if…” that shifts the focus. You think you have all your ducks in a row then, suddenly, you spot another one. It stands on the crest of a rise, grinning at you with unsettling human teeth. As it slowly backs away, you hear it whispering that question:Continue reading “What If…”
Year of Light
I hereby raise a battle cryAnd declare this year to be bathed in Heaven’s Light. Through my nerves, I will fight.Until my Darkness all but dies.I hereby swear I will fight for meAnd not let the intrusive thoughts conquer me.I declare my worth.My valve.I will not let my courage falter.I will hold my head high.IContinue reading “Year of Light”
A Tree in Winter
Like a tree in winter. Life hesitant to be drawn out. No foliage. No buds or flowers. Just a tall stump of branches. Standing. Waiting. Birds twitter branch to branch. Squirrels huddle deep in their nests. And the tree still stands, Waiting for a call for life again. The winds beat. Blizzards rage. A branchContinue reading “A Tree in Winter”
Go Boldly
What is one thing you would change about yourself? To chase a dreamNo matter how difficult it seemsThat’s what it means to go boldly To not be held down by anxiety Or let fear cause you to fleeThat’s how you go boldly Hold your head highKeep your eyes on the skyThat’s how you walk boldlyContinue reading “Go Boldly”
The Golden Apple
Standing at the bottom of a cliffStaring up at a great tree on topA golden apple sways high on its branchesYour only hope from starvation You begin your climbFind your first footholdJagged rocks roughen your bare hands, bare feetFive feet up, you think this will be easy A stretch and a grab on a rockyContinue reading “The Golden Apple”
A Novel Thanksgiving
Have you ever introduced Thanksgiving to your characters? Maybe you have characters that know what it is because it goes along with your setting, but what about other worldly characters? Have you ever tried to explain it? How would you explain it? Would you simply say its a holiday that started because some people gotContinue reading “A Novel Thanksgiving”
All the More Sweeter
Stand at the top of the rise of a hill. A forest stretches ahead and rises again to greet the horizon. Milky white rivers of fog slip through the trees, so thick in patches you can’t see through it. The fading night brings a chill to your skin that you welcome morning’s light. It offersContinue reading “All the More Sweeter”
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