Nikki

Oh, THAT Question

If you don’t hear this question in school, you hear it at work. Maybe you hear it from your family. Regardless, we all hear this question. What do you want to do in ten years? Where do you want to be? What kind of person do you want to be? It’s to prompt you toContinue reading “Oh, THAT Question”

Wing Beats

We hear the wing beats in the distance and everyone stops. The soldiers turn to their horses to quiet them down. One shoots a glare at our cart to warn us into silence. The glare wasn’t needed. I knew better and from the looks on their faces my other two cart companions know better to.Continue reading “Wing Beats”

Pg 32

Pick up the book that is closest to you and choose the first full sentence that appears at the top of page 32. Use this line to create a scene, a character, or even a full world. “The fighter in your work may not be a professional fighter, bodyguard, law enforcement officer, or soldier.” TheseContinue reading “Pg 32”

College Recollection

What do you remember from your days in college? Everyone has a different experience. Some people love college, some people dread it, some people got a lot out of it, and some people didn’t. When you look back, what’s the first thing you see? Your classes? Your teachers? A college job? Maybe you think ofContinue reading “College Recollection”

The Fight to Write

I listen to an audiobook or read a story and I feel encouraged to write my own. To craft as the wordsmith, build a fantastic world and adventure with characters of my own. Yet, when the time comes that I can write, I only feel small. How can I write a story as wonderful asContinue reading “The Fight to Write”

What If…

“What if…” Such famous and dangerous words–at least they are for me. They can be applied to a lot of scenarios. They can lead into thousands of different sentences. Yet, the main way I use them often gets me in trouble. Not actual physical or illegal trouble, but more along the lines of getting meContinue reading “What If…”

We Are Our Animals

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? A fun thing about zoo keepers is that each person has their preferences when it comes to the animals they take care of. Some keepers prefer primates, some prefer hoofstock, or carnivores, or birds. I’m a big felid/carnivore keeper, myself. In meeting these different types ofContinue reading “We Are Our Animals”

Starting a Sequel

There’s something special about starting a sequel, being reunited with characters who took you on a great adventure the book before. I’ve recently started the audiobook Bear Knight, it’s the second book in James R. Hannibal’s Lightraider series. For me, it’s only been a couple weeks since I’ve encountered the characters, but for the characters,Continue reading “Starting a Sequel”

Your Splinter

The other day, I got two splinters stuck in my hand. The first one, I was able to get out right away, but the second one took some time. I got it while moving these questionably old boards and didn’t notice it at first. When I finally did, I realized it was going to takeContinue reading “Your Splinter”

Child-Like Dream

What’s a weird idea you had as a kid? Something that only a kid would make up? When I was little, I remember going to this big buffet with my family. I don’t remember the name of it, but it was wide and green. The food was down the middle with a lot of seatingContinue reading “Child-Like Dream”