My Life Is Out of Control, So I’m Trying Goals
Some people scoff at goal-setting. They think it’s new age-y. Or they think it’s fear-driven. Or they think what’s the … Continue reading My Life Is Out of Control, So I’m Trying Goals
Feminist Literary Criticism: The First Hundred Years
Feminist literary theory posits that gender is socially constructed rather than biologically determined. For example, why in Western cultures do … Continue reading Feminist Literary Criticism: The First Hundred Years
I’m Still Not Here
At 14, I read the entire Bible, front to back. When I attended sleepovers, other kids brought plastic clamshells of … Continue reading I’m Still Not Here
Deconstruction: A Literary Theory
Well, look, it’s Christmas Eve, and I haven’t got a lot for you today. So how about a short recap … Continue reading Deconstruction: A Literary Theory
Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now
Don’t get me wrong. Therapists are a vital resource, and everyone should have affordable, easy access. From talk therapy to … Continue reading Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now
Fiction Seminar Syllabus
Half the fun of doing a homeschooled MFA in Creative Writing is planning it. It’s been a blast to put … Continue reading Fiction Seminar Syllabus
The First Steps of Exposure Therapy
The men who attacked me were trying to make me small. They wanted to keep me quiet. I was a … Continue reading The First Steps of Exposure Therapy
Spring Semester Scandal at My MFA
CONTENT WARNING Now that I’ve finished my literary theory class, it’s on to the next course: a fiction seminar. Full … Continue reading Spring Semester Scandal at My MFA
Four Reasons to Take a Pandemic Vacation
So here’s the thing. I need a vacation. You probably do, too. But we all know there’s no such thing … Continue reading Four Reasons to Take a Pandemic Vacation
Ten-Year Blogaversary!
I launched this blog ten years ago this month. Since December 2010, it’s been a wild ride, packed with ups … Continue reading Ten-Year Blogaversary!
