Hometown pride is a funny thing, especially if you’re from Kansas City. You see, hometown pride is still kind of a new concept to many of us… Read more “Hometown Pride”
Tag: Family
The Art of Surprise
I love surprises. I like unexpected twists in stories, random acts of kindness (okay, who doesn’t?) and I love surprise parties! Surprise parties seem to be the… Read more “The Art of Surprise”
Christmas Reflections
Christmas time is all about the hustle and bustle. We’re commercialized, we socialize and we run ourselves ragged between family, preparations and end of the year projects.… Read more “Christmas Reflections”
On Editing and Emotions
In the world of professional writing, the editing process is devoid of emotion. It’s just business – so they tell us. One of the first lessons I… Read more “On Editing and Emotions”
Nano Fiction Inspired by my Grandfather
This week would have been my grandfather’s 93rd birthday. If you’ve followed along with my blog for a while, you will know a little bit about him… Read more “Nano Fiction Inspired by my Grandfather”
My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger
My grandfather passed away last week and really, that’s all that has been on my mind. So today, I’m going to write a bit about him. My… Read more “My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger”
Evaluating Genre: How the Gothic Genre Influences Teen Lit
Every now and again a new literary genre comes forth. It is typically an amalgamation of other genres. Or at least, you can find traces of other… Read more “Evaluating Genre: How the Gothic Genre Influences Teen Lit”
Honoring my Grandfather on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, my 90-year-old grandfather was honored in a beautiful ceremony at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri for his service in the military in… Read more “Honoring my Grandfather on Memorial Day”
Writer vs the World 