What’s an underrated country or city that deserves more attention? I may be a little biased, but I feel that Namibia of South Africa deserves more attention. I’ve never been. I would love to go someday, so the reason that I’m biased is because Namibia is where the Cheetah Conservation Fund is located. The CheetahContinue reading “Namibi–huh?”
Category Archives: Writing Prompts
A New Perspective
What super power do you wish you had and why? If I had a super power, I would want it to be the ability to shape shift into any animal. A pretty obvious choice since I’m a zookeeper, huh? I probably wouldn’t go the full superhero route with my powers. Wouldn’t give myself a nameContinue reading “A New Perspective”
The Sky to be Blue
What is your favorite type of weather? I prefer the sun in the sky. With a gentle breeze blowing through. A soft warm seventy. Maybe a white fluffy cloud or two. But I prefer the sky to be blue. When light makes brilliant the greens And the flower petals too. Where birds twitter about andContinue reading “The Sky to be Blue”
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 Advice Went the Wrong Way
Fine is…
There’s an automatic word that comes to mind when I think of this question. One that’s easy to slip on the lips. A lie that often doesn’t get taken back. If I gave up a word, it would be “fine.” Not in the sense of fine dining, but in the sense that “everything’s fine.” FineContinue reading “Fine is…”
Tight
Right now. At this moment, everything feels tight. Tight shoulders. Tight neck. Tight tongue. Tight back. Even beyond the physical. Expectations have gotten tighter. There’s less room for error like you’re always caught in crosshairs. Then, you have the little stuff piling onto your plate as well: endless chores, errands, something you’ve dealt with beforeContinue reading “Tight”
The Love of the Craft
What I enjoy about writing isn’t actually the writing itself. My favorite part of being an author, a creative, a writer–however you want to describe it–is the story crafting itself. I love getting to know the characters. What’s their favorite color? What are their dreams? Why do they strive so hard? And how have theyContinue reading “The Love of the Craft”
Two Weeks From Now
It’s wild to me to think that two weeks from now I’ll be at the Realm Makers Writing Conference and Expo. Just two weeks. I should feel excited, but nerves are getting in the way. In exactly two weeks from today, I’ll be pitching my novel again to editors and publishers. I’m still in theContinue reading “Two Weeks From Now”
Where Would I Go?
Where would I go if I could go across seas? I’d be in search of castle on a wide open plain. I’d walk the halls of kings and queens and climb the towers of royalty. I’d wonder what it’d be like to sit on their thrones. But then, I’d survey the ramparts and marvel atContinue reading “Where Would I Go?”
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