This month, the question posed by the Insecure Writers Support Group is: “What genre would be the worst one for you to tackle and why?” My answer? Any genre I don’t actively read! I’m a pretty eclectic reader, but I definitely have my preferred genres. I read a lot of horror right now (that’s what […]
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Mi Tormento
The applause was thunderous as Adalia Trevino bowed at the waist, lowering the top of her head in mute acceptance of the audience’s adoration. It would seem her encore piece was well received, then. Her limbs were still trembling from the rush of emotion and adrenaline that final aria always evoked in her. She stood […]
Continue ReadingOne for Me, Two for You (August IWSG)
I haven’t written for the Insecure Writers Support Group blog hop in a few months, but I’m climbing back on the bandwagon this month! August’s question is: When you set out to write a story, do you try to be more original or do you try to give readers what they want? I think most […]
Continue ReadingTime and Energy Are Two Separate Things
Yesterday I saw a writer/creative/influencer say something along the lines of “if you had time to watch the Depp/Heard trial, you have time to write that book.” The comments were full of people shouting things like “preach!” and “say it again for those in the back!” but it struck me the wrong way the moment […]
Continue ReadingOperation Octopi (Flash Fiction)
You’d think that by now I’d be used to three a.m. wake-ups from a spiteful octopus. Nothing can really desensitize you to the feeling of cold, wet suction cups wrapping around your ankles, though, no matter how often it happens. Besides, Greg has an uncanny knack for waiting just long enough between nighttime escapades to […]
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