Graduation season is upon us! In honor of the season, I’m sharing some little snippets of fiction with a graduation focus both this week and next. This week’s piece is a flashback scene that explores the tension that arises when other people feel that you’ve answered that infamous question, “what are your plans after graduation?” …
It was the summer before my senior year in college and I needed one more science class to graduate; so I decided to stay in my tiny college town. A friend from my residence hall was also staying in town and had the hook up on an apartment to sublet. It was pretty bare bones …
I walk through a city park on my way to and from work everyday. It’s always interesting. The park is mostly surrounded by a university, so there are students arcing footballs across the footpaths, playing guitar, engaging in a game with foam swords and cardboard shields. There is also a solid display of urban wildlife: …
I’ve been cleaning out my closet recently. It’s kind of like going on a little archeological dig right there in my bedroom. Each item is a symbol, of who I was at certain points in my life. There are the few remaining button down collared shirts I bought just out of college thinking they were …
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Restlessness. It’s a bit of a hard concept to define, but when you’ve got it you know it. It’s that pit of the stomach feeling that things aren’t quite where they belong. I’ve got it. After recently publishing my novel, I decided I needed to get serious about marketing it beyond the 25 people who …
So I’m mostly a minimalist. My decor preferences trend towards the modern and I have a thing for pop art, sleek lines and all things clutter-free. This is true of my home, my office, and my home office (i.e. the couch). The only place it doesn’t ring true: my nightstand. No, seriously. In a house …
Take a risk . . . be okay. Twice in my life I have moved to a new city with a lease on an apartment and no job. That’s right, twice. The first time was right out of college and the second was three years later. Both times I had some money saved. Both times …
I say: “I’m a self-published author.” “I write chick lit or you know, women’s fiction, or whatever.” “My novel is more commercial than literary.” Which sounds a lot like: “I’m not ready.” “I don’t believe in my story.” “My book isn’t worthy.” Outside the writing/publishing industry issues about traditional publishing, self publishing, chick lit, women’s …
I’m totally in love with TED. It’s true . . . So when I found out that TED was coming to town, the anticipation was nearly more than I could handle. March 22 is the magic date for Richmond’s very first TEDx conference. I filled out my application to attend more than a month ago, …
Aside from having a story burning inside of you that demands to be told, I believe the desire to understand how other people go about setting free their stories is the mark of a true writer. The process. We’re fascinated by it. And rightly so; there are hundreds of means to the same end. Ask …
