As the first woman Reached high for that forbidden treasure After temptation fell in place And her battle was lost, I reached for you. Bitten by the snake, I was Blinded by the lust to taste that fruit Only to find my eyes opened To the inevitability of my demise. Why? I knew better than … Continue reading Apple
Category: Writer Life
Short fiction, poetry, and prose with varying themes with occasional writing tips
The Joys of a Free Write
I am one of those people who will have a ton of ideas at one time, then lose all of them the moment I pick up a pen or sit in front of a computer. Thankfully, this week I remembered one trick I used to use to get the ball rolling in the right direction: … Continue reading The Joys of a Free Write
Dear Diary…
I'm not the type of girl to keep journals or anything like that, but I have no one to talk to and so much is on my mind. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the past and what should have been. I know it's pointless to backpedal and try to relive what can't be … Continue reading Dear Diary…
Witless Wonders
Two idiots, a dead body, and a love of John Hughes..."So, where exactly did you hide the body?""I didn't. I just left it there.""On his front porch?""The bastard deserved what he got. I don't have to fuckin' move him. Let him rot.""Refresh my memory: Why exactly did you shoot him in the first place?""That asshole made … Continue reading Witless Wonders
Challenge Accepted Pt. 1
When was the last time you said “that is just my opinion? ” Was it necessary to label a thought as simply your own? Do you still feel that way now?* Hmm. The last time I used the phrase "that is just my opinion" was today. A friend of mine and I were having a … Continue reading Challenge Accepted Pt. 1
My Forced Date
The IdeaSometimes mothers just need to keep their suggestions to themselves. Not all ideas are good, even when the intentions are honest and well-meaning. For example, take my first date. My mom and her best friend, Ms. Essie, thought it would be a great idea for me to tag along on one of her daughter's … Continue reading My Forced Date
A Slight Introduction…
It's taken me forever to do this.I have toyed around with the idea of starting a blog for years, but I did not see the point. My writing is personal, I'm not used to sharing my words with the public. What purpose does a blog serve to someone like me who prefers to fade into the … Continue reading A Slight Introduction…