Are you strong enough to write to your own fears? If so how do you know? The answer often lies in the very first few words you write in your story. I’m not afraid to die. Not by losing myself in my hatred for my ex-boyfriend. Not by the sonic waves of the Swarm that … Continue reading Writing to Our Fears
In writing, we discover that things of beauty burn. Tonight, I'm inspired by Hammock yet again. Their song "Things of Beauty Burn" has inspired me to reflect on what it means to write about loss. Every great story has equal parts success and defeat, bitterness and hope. For this reason, I write to embrace what … Continue reading Things of Beauty Burn
Life has thrown me many sharp curves and blindsides as of late. Graduation, the loss of a dear friend, the rocky end to a relationship, my father's death. That is why I relate so deeply to Cheryl Strayed and her journey across the Pacific Crest Trail. Wild is her story of survival and self-discovery in … Continue reading Gone Wild: From Lost to Finding
