My mad scientist is not like all the others. I drew from real-life events to write this story. Years back,… Read more Paternal Experiment (Short Story)
Author: JessicaMarieBaumgartner
I am an addict of the written word who loves to write and read others' work. Although a bit of a bookworm, I can't help but go out and enjoy my own adventures before coming home to sit down and engage in a story.
Be Free on George Orwell’s Birthday (Article)
https://litreactor.com/columns/be-free-on-george-orwells-birthday When I proposed writing about Orwell’s birthday I knew it would be a thing. Today I’m having to limit… Read more Be Free on George Orwell’s Birthday (Article)
The Pregnancy Song (101st Wacky Wednesday)
Paternal Admiration
https://www.amazon.com/Father-toast-fatherhood-Ruchi-Acharya/dp/B08BD9CY5R “And you never forget his eyes.” That’s just a line from the 12 I have in this collection… Okay,… Read more Paternal Admiration
Paganism in a Monotheist/Atheist Society
I’m a Pagan, a “witch,” a believer in old religions. My theological truths hold more spiritual meanings than most organized… Read more Paganism in a Monotheist/Atheist Society
CHAZ or CHOP
I haven’t seen as much coverage on the 6 blocks of Seattle taken over by the people who live there… Read more CHAZ or CHOP
9 Years a Writer
Time flies when your writing about fries? Okay, so of all the topics I’ve taken on french fries are not… Read more 9 Years a Writer
An Indifference of Birds (Book Review)
https://www.amazon.com/An-Indifference-of-Birds/dp/1910010227 I’m hooked on Richard Smyth’s writing. Always witty and entertaining, it represents the best of independent publishing. His latest… Read more An Indifference of Birds (Book Review)
A Hiking Life
https://woodsreader.com/marketplace-1/subscription The trees, the grass, the air. It’s all so meaningful when you take a moment to stop worrying about… Read more A Hiking Life
From Gills to Lungs
My 7 year old is obsessed with amphibians. I remember their allure from my childhood when I went through my… Read more From Gills to Lungs
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 