New Hill Lane – Beginning a Story with a Place

I wrote this recently as the possible opening for an untitled orphanage project that I've otherwise shelved, but it's a perfect example of one of my favorite ways to commence and build a story: beginning with a setting. Please enjoy! New Hill Lane never grew used to the attention. Jutting from the apex of a … Continue reading New Hill Lane – Beginning a Story with a Place →

The Avengers: Endgame Motif & Theme That NO ONE is Talking About (Food, Food, Food)

So Avengers: Endgame came out last week, and to cut to the chase, there is a major theme and ongoing motif that no one online is talking about. As I don't usually talk about movies on this site, no one is going to expect this so SPOILER WARNING! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! ... I am … Continue reading The Avengers: Endgame Motif & Theme That NO ONE is Talking About (Food, Food, Food) →

“Your Favorites” – Day 30 of National Poetry Month

Dryer balls and midnight tea, Organic soaps, our indoor tree, 12 grain and seed bread (sugar free), I never thought this way. Now wind chime shells and flat sole shoes, And plans for Fifth Element tattoos, And where we’ll take that couple’s cruise When nothing’s in our way, Like busy bees who hate to roam, … Continue reading “Your Favorites” – Day 30 of National Poetry Month →