The Zero Population Lie-Article
https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/exposing-the-zero-population-lie/ I had never heard of Zero Population organizations, but I was about to become indoctrinated into a line of… Read more The Zero Population Lie-Article
Broken Bones: Toddlers are NOT Made of Rubber (and how to entertain them)
I’ve always been taught that toddlers aren’t prone to bone breaks. Sure they get hurt, but my mom’s big Irish… Read more Broken Bones: Toddlers are NOT Made of Rubber (and how to entertain them)
Death of a City (Repost)
I posted this here back in August when the closure was announced but removed it when a large publication showed… Read more Death of a City (Repost)
Love Potion #9 Cover
Organized Chaos Video
Sick of Superheroes
Can I just say it? I used to love comic book super heroes. They were different and fun. Then Disney… Read more Sick of Superheroes
All Things Strange and Weird Anthology
The publishing industry seems to be mostly on hold for the rest of the year. A lot of projects have… Read more All Things Strange and Weird Anthology
Writing when you have kids
Hat Thief Song
The Art of Fire Scrying
You don’t have to believe in magic to believe in links to the past. I draw from the lessons my… Read more The Art of Fire Scrying
All Writers are Hypocrites
Wacky Wednesday Reading Let’s Say Hi to Friends Who Fly!
Sunshine and Fresh Air
I’m an all natural kind of girl. I’d rather get my nutrients from the direct source than pills or supplements.… Read more Sunshine and Fresh Air
Summoned Notes (Short Story)
It’s getting on Halloween time and this crazy story is just the way to get ready. Strained tones vibrated through… Read more Summoned Notes (Short Story)
Steven Tyler Mouth (Wacky Wednesday)
#4
I’m obsessed with even numbers and a bit too competitive when it comes to outdoing myself. So after having my… Read more #4
Brandon Hickles!
False labor, Braxton Hicks, prodromal labor, prolonged labor: these are all the most annoying terms an expectant mother can hear.… Read more Brandon Hickles!
Happy Birthday to Richard Smyth! (Indie Author Literary Birthday)
https://litreactor.com/columns/happy-birthday-to-ichard-smyth-the-most-underrated-indie-author “Indie authors take more risks. They have a rockier time in the industry, but their work often reflects a… Read more Happy Birthday to Richard Smyth! (Indie Author Literary Birthday)
It’s that time of year again
Those who actually care will be recounting where they were on 9-11. (I was in drama class my senior year… Read more It’s that time of year again
Lunch Break
2 years ago I was sitting at a stoplight when a garbage truck driver slammed into my Yaris. It was… Read more Lunch Break
Fairy Houses!
There’s always time for imagination. There’s something special about making something fun. Painting pictures, writing silly songs, telling tales by… Read more Fairy Houses!
“The Circus of Stolen Dreams” by Lorelei Savaryn (Book Review)
I’m always excited to cross paths with up and coming authors and fate led me to get an advanced copy… Read more “The Circus of Stolen Dreams” by Lorelei Savaryn (Book Review)
Kiss the Ghosts (Short Story)
I always wanted to write a futuristic pirate story with a female captain who runs a crew on a stolen… Read more Kiss the Ghosts (Short Story)
The Ancient Universal Truths of Confucius on What is Likely His Birthday
25 Pound Bag of Flour!
I know what I want and I don’t settle for less. Sometimes this gets me into trouble. People don’t always… Read more 25 Pound Bag of Flour!
COVER REVEAL TIME!!!
Go ahead and judge my book by its cover. Tell me what you think it means. I’ve been working in… Read more COVER REVEAL TIME!!!
Drowning by Marie McCloskey — Me First Magazine
I stumbled to the porch swing cradling a bottle of pinot noir. The wind blew a salty kiss on my… Read more Drowning by Marie McCloskey — Me First Magazine
Waiting to Pop
Pregnancy is weird. I’m convinced that women’s bodies are made of elastic. We can grow and bend and push a… Read more Waiting to Pop
“Post-COVID environment”
The St. Louis zoo is a landmark in the Midwest. It’s one of the top zoos in the country and… Read more “Post-COVID environment”
Hippopotamus & Rhinoceros Wacky Wednesday!
Yes, I committed Twittercide
How many readers actually buy books because they found them on Twitter? I’m about to find out. When I first… Read more Yes, I committed Twittercide
There She Falls
I’m as big as the moon right now. For about 2 months now people have been asking, “When are you… Read more There She Falls
Who’s REALLY Hurting?
While the democrats and republicans hold our votes hostage for political gain I’m sitting here doing the math. Anyone hoping… Read more Who’s REALLY Hurting?
The Nelson Effect
Brennan scratched her short black hair. She paced the living room, cell phone in hand. Not even her fat orange… Read more The Nelson Effect
Singing About Garlic Cheese Bread
The Post Office Train Wreck
Damn. I am conflicted here. The United States Postal Service is a staple of American life. It has been around… Read more The Post Office Train Wreck
The Improv Game!
Five Reasons why my Pagan Family is Like Yours
Every so often I get a wave of people online or at events who ask me to explain my belief… Read more Five Reasons why my Pagan Family is Like Yours
Worth Waiting For
It’s never enough. It’s not enough to just write what you know or to read other works. It’s not enough… Read more Worth Waiting For
The most politically controversial post EVER!!! (JK, or am I???)
Mondays are my day to chime in on the annoying headlines or nonsense in the world. I consider myself a… Read more The most politically controversial post EVER!!! (JK, or am I???)
Leading Through Kindness (article)
https://mothersalwayswrite.com/leading-through-kindness/?fbclid=IwAR2-qMNdnHCALu4geXfBs393vuYwqZ4fJNHchGhY_Tp35Nyy_wOTX_imTYU There are some experiences that stay with us no matter how short or small. Last summer I took my… Read more Leading Through Kindness (article)
SuperDog
Some animals are just indestructible. Thank the Gods for that! When I worked as a veterinary assistant we lost dogs… Read more SuperDog
The way “things are”
I feel like I was hit by a bus. This is a serious 4th of July hangover, I know it.… Read more The way “things are”
Simple Game
A lot of you may be missing baseball. Some of you are annoyingly parroting phrases like “the new normal” and… Read more Simple Game
Garden Magic
https://www.witchwaymagazine.com/july-2020/ It’s the perfect time of year to grow something. My green thumb is usually grey at best, but I’ve… Read more Garden Magic
