Work on my current “Work in Progress” continues. I am beginning to see where it is going, anyway. Izak was wrapping up his remarks—at least, the part he’d shared with me. Susie hadn’t looked away from him once. “Emily said she knew I’d understand,” he said, his voice straining. “That leaving us the way sheContinue reading “Exploring Character Depth through Discovery Writing”
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Susie’s Journey: Understanding Her Potential Future Self
Rose “Mommy?” Susie’s brow scrunched a bit, seemingly deep in thought. Or maybe she was just squinting against a stray hair. I tucked a lock behind her ear and kept brushing. “Yes, baby?” “Why are we here?” “Do you mean, right now? We are getting you ready for school.” “I know that. But more thanContinue reading “Susie’s Journey: Understanding Her Potential Future Self”
A Haunting Reunion: Emily’s Return
An excerpt of my new Work in Progress, untitled as of now. My phone alerts me that someone is at the door. I don’t remember setting that up on my phone, although I know Emily’s house has a Ring system.I click on the notification.This can’t be.It looks like Emily, and she’s coming toward the frontContinue reading “A Haunting Reunion: Emily’s Return”
The Scene
I found this short paper in a box of things Judy had saved that I had no idea still existed. She had told me she had taken a creative writing course in college. Here is an example of that writing. I used this short paper as a prompt for my ninth novel. The Sceneby JudyContinue reading “The Scene”
Memory is the Key 