After completing another manuscript in May, I stepped a little out of my comfort zone.
A Writing Conundrum
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Sister Heart by Sally Morgan – a study in empathy
This is a story, written in verse, from the perspective of a child.
Book Review: It Sounded Better in My Head by Nina Kenwood
With all that's been happening in the world, and all the heavy books and articles I've been reading, and the news programs blasting a new crisis every hour, I really felt like I need something light to calm my soul. This book sounded like just the thing.
A Different Kind of Eid
Although we are celebrating the same thing, every Muslim family around the world has their own way of doing things.
How to Always Make the Right Decision
I got the job! ... And then the seeds of doubt started to sprout.
Two Lights in the Dark
Write a story that begins and ends with someone looking up at the stars.
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race – A Review in 2020
"Freedom of speech doesn’t mean the right to say what you want without rebuttal."
It’s Been A While
The last time I posted was on the tenth of March. Just before the whole world turned upside down. First with an unprecedented pandemic, and then with the murder of George Floyd and the re-emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Part 10: She Wanted Different
When she awoke, she felt broken. There was no door, and the jump from the window didn't look any more appealing, nor did the dragon look more comforting. Things were as they always were. Except worse. Because she knew different now. She knew what was out there, and what she was missing. How could she … Continue reading Part 10: She Wanted Different
Part 9: An Attempt
The week was up, and still the boy didn't return. Worry became the girl's constant state. Where was he? Why hadn't he returned? Was he truly angry with her? Or was something else keeping him away? Well, nothing had kept him away before. So that last worry was quickly debunked. No, there could only be … Continue reading Part 9: An Attempt
