Writing 101, Day Eighteen Ashley’s always telling me to mind my own business, but that’s probably ‘cause she hates it when I listen in on her phone calls. “Katie, I can hear you breathing I know it’s you. Hang up now or I’m telling Mom you’re spying on me again.” Boy would she be surprised…
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Foolish Fears
Writing 101, Day Seventeen The roller skates are just sitting there, empty, at my feet. My friends roll past me, laughing. Are they mocking me? The guy I like stops at my side, trying to coax me out on the floor. But there I sit, on the sidelines, watching them all go by. The room…
Friendships Lost and Found (Part III)
Writing 101, Day Sixteen – Serial Killer Part III (Part I, Part II) It was years ago now. I remember my daughter was still a toddler so it was almost twenty years ago, but H and I did meet up again. My memory isn’t what it used to be, but I think it may have been…
Cancelled
Writing 101, Day Fifteen – Your Voice will Find You You’re told that an event that’s dear to your heart — an annual fair, festival, or conference — will be cancelled forever (or taken over by an evil organization). Write about it. For your twist, read your piece aloud, multiple times. Hone that voice of…
A love letter
Writing 101, Day Fourteen Dear Drink, What took you so long? Or was it me that was late to the party? It’s only in recent years that I have learned to appreciate all your redeeming qualities. Your chameleon ways quench my thirst throughout my day. In the morning, I can’t start the day without a…