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”
Author Archives: Nikki
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”
Strong Stone Walls
A wide land, stretching the horizon. Golden plains. Grasses waving like rolling waves. A glowing light breaths on the horizon. Rising shades of yellow rimming billowing clouds. The deep blue of the night whisks away from a halo of orange rimming the sky. Stars fade away in quiet slumber. With the rising of the morning,Continue reading “Strong Stone Walls”
Hold On
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Hold on to the wonder of your dream. You started your book because a character died. You didn’t see the justice. So, you created your own story where a character like that isn’t on the “potential kill list.” You got a little obsessed when you startedContinue reading “Hold On”
In and Out
Deep breath inDeep breath outEverything’s okayThere’s no need to freak outYou’ve done what you canYou’ve made it another dayThis is just a seasonThings will turn your wayJust a deep breath inAnd remember what’s trueYes, you’re stressed at your limitsBut someone’s holding onto youFind your place of safety Find your fortressYour protectionRemember who is for usWhoContinue reading “In and Out”
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