I have returned with more of Eyes of Excruciation! I know I let this one go; waiting over a year to post my next Act was definitely not intentional. Still, I hope that this story sparks something special in even just one reader. For those of us who love or have loved in secrecy out of fear. … Continue reading Eyes of Excruciation – Act 2
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Grief is my war. It is my greatest equalizer. It uses me as its vessel to bring the busy world down to its knees and say, "Do you see this? Do you feel this?" It is the closest thing I have to stopping time and holding on to the hope that there will never be … Continue reading Untitled
Follower Poll! Soliciting Input from You, Loyal Reader
Hello! I am pleased to reach out to you, dear follower, and ask for your feedback! I know that I feature so many different topics on my blog, from poetry to triathlon stories to reviews of YA books. In order to narrow my blog's focus, I created a poll to learn more about what my … Continue reading Follower Poll! Soliciting Input from You, Loyal Reader
The Curvature of Acceptance
"Hello readers! I am a young adult fiction writer through and through. However, I have a passion for writing poems as well, many of which deal with themes that align with young adult struggles and triumphs. Without further ado, I present 'The Curvature of Acceptance.'" THE CURVATURE OF ACCEPTANCE You might accept me as I … Continue reading The Curvature of Acceptance
The Power of an Apropos Post
Good Saturday readers! First off, I would like to admit something important: my blogging skills have become somewhat rusty in my last few months of absence. Sure, I would like to blame it solely on my time in grad school, but the truth is that I have allowed myself to completely slip away from a … Continue reading The Power of an Apropos Post
Eyes of Excruciation – Act 1
Dear reader: As I revive my blog and resume regular postings, I thought it would be fitting to start publishing some of my older YA short stories, poems, and musings. I am really proud of Eyes of Excruciation, a novella that I wrote during a difficult time in high school. I grappled with thoughts of … Continue reading Eyes of Excruciation – Act 1
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
First impressions: My first time immersing myself in a work by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Sleepwalking through life. That's what I feel like I've been doing since my dad passed away. Then I walked the aisles of Barnes and Noble a week ago. Plucked this book out of its forgotten corner of the shelf. I smiled at … Continue reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
To You, Unsure Reader of Young Adult Novels
Greetings, my dear reader. I know that you're unsure about the young adult novel in your hands. I imagine certain thoughts are crossing your mind: I've read YA before, and it just wasn't for me; these books are always about growing up, high school dances, kids having rocky relationships with their parents or guardians, or trying … Continue reading To You, Unsure Reader of Young Adult Novels
Why I Write
I seek out tips on how to craft a compelling character in Writer's Digest. I read YA novels to garner new talking points for my latest blog entry. And I still (still!) delve into David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest, finding grief and irascible humor in the lives of his Ennet House residents, his Quebecois wheelchair assassins - and our … Continue reading Why I Write
The Perks of Being a Wallflower – A Review
If the title begs the question, "what exactly are the perks?", then there is no shortage of answers in this endearing, passionate film, one that deftly juggles dark themes and new beginnings. At the helm of this adolescent story is Stephen Chbosky, the author of the book, who has clearly demarcated the line between film … Continue reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower – A Review
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