A single fluorescent bulb lit the abandoned hallway of the lower-level classrooms, flickering as if gasping for breath. Broken desks and chairs formed a canyon of detritus. The occasional drip or gurgle accompanied a forest of mold, moss, and fungi. A figure slipped into the umbra beneath the flickering light. The frayed hems of his… Continue reading Dead World
Acceptance
It hung high in the corner of the church among the cornices perpetually swathed in shadow like a spiderweb -defiant of gravity- waiting in silken silence for its prey. It shared the dust with ancient gargoyles. Its back lay against the ceiling. Its legs tucked up against its chest, while its arms and long black… Continue reading Acceptance
The Hiking Trail
I wrote this short story for a Reedsy contest about a trail with no end. You can see my submission here: The Hiking Trail The first thing I remember about the hiking path is a caterpillar. I was six, and till then, caterpillars were hungry blobs in picture books. The translucent emerald worm inched across… Continue reading The Hiking Trail
Another Hiatus Update!
I'm alive! And no, I still haven't seen Return of the Jedi. I've been working on my book. In the meantime, I'd like to shout out to a couple of recently published acquaintances. Leslie Vedder, author of the Bone Spindle. October Santerelli recently announced City of Day!
My Introduction to Star Wars Part 2: A New Hope
After finishing The Mandalorian, my husband and sister-in-law insisted I watch the first of the original trilogy, the movie that marked the beginning of the Star Wars phenomenon. I've never seen it, so here are my first impressions of A New Hope. I assume everyone has seen A New Hope, but if not, Spoiler Warning.… Continue reading My Introduction to Star Wars Part 2: A New Hope
My Introduction to Star Wars Part 1
Fair warning, this post contains spoilers about the Star Wars franchise. I didn't grow up on Star Wars. I'm more of a Star Trek person. I made it to my 30s without seeing the original Star Wars trilogy. I've gleaned a lot from pop culture, memes, etc, and major moments in the franchise are spoiled… Continue reading My Introduction to Star Wars Part 1
Absence Update
Hey friends! I know I've been gone almost a year now without explanation, and I'm sorry. I've been writing a book! All my writing energy has gone into this new project, so I haven't had time for the blog. This hiatus will continue as I am still working on the book. It's almost done! But… Continue reading Absence Update
A Car Adventure Chapter 2
You may have noticed I've been inactive lately. In part because I'm still dealing with automobile troubles! In Chapter 1, I got in a car accident. My car was totaled, and I had to buy a new one. Spoilers: It's a 2011 Ford Fiesta. This is the second installment of my exciting car troubles. An… Continue reading A Car Adventure Chapter 2
Anime Recommendations 2019
I don't watch much anime, but recently I engaged in a binge. I found one anime I adored and then gobbled up a recommendation for another that I also happened to love. No Game, No Life No Game, No Life is the story of two siblings who happen to be the world's best gamers. They're… Continue reading Anime Recommendations 2019
A Car Adventure
A portion of Highway 36 between Denver and Boulder collapsed, and suddenly, my lovely remote commute on 96 swarmed with commuters trying to avoid the traffic. Thursday. I drove to work on my normal route when the person in front of me slowed to a stop. I had a lot of distance, so I also… Continue reading A Car Adventure
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