The Moral Imperative to Accept Refugees
How many of you have actually known refugees, personally? How many of you have sat beside them at a table … Continue reading The Moral Imperative to Accept Refugees
Month: September 2015
Give Your Characters Your Darkest Secrets
In my twenties and even early thirties, I wrote characters that were vindications of myself. My protagonists were always goody … Continue reading Give Your Characters Your Darkest Secrets
Forgiving My Ex
From an abusive childhood to a dysfunctional first marriage, I’ve had a lot to heal from. Don’t we all. And … Continue reading Forgiving My Ex
Women Running: A Feminist History
We go back at least 2500 years, to the Heraean Games of ancient Greece–the women-only version of the Olympics held … Continue reading Women Running: A Feminist History
How I Lowered My Cholesterol from 299 to 233–and How You Can, Too
In honor of National Cholesterol Awareness Month, let’s talk heart health. I found out I had high cholesterol at 12 … Continue reading How I Lowered My Cholesterol from 299 to 233–and How You Can, Too
Create Nuanced Characters with a Writer’s Journal
When I was in my twenties, I wrote loads of crap. I say this with pride, not shame. Hey, I … Continue reading Create Nuanced Characters with a Writer’s Journal
8 Ways to Beat the Block
Okay, I’ll come clean–I don’t believe in writer’s block. In my fifteen years as a writing tutor, I’ve worked with … Continue reading 8 Ways to Beat the Block
Five Great Lessons from Growing up Mormon
Anyone who knows me or reads my blog knows I’m a feminist and that I have some trouble with the … Continue reading Five Great Lessons from Growing up Mormon
High Noon at the Vertigo Saloon
Step right up, folks! Step right up! Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be dazzled! Prepare to be amazed! Those lucky … Continue reading High Noon at the Vertigo Saloon
Happiness Comes from the Shadows
Yesterday my coworkers and I were discussing Swedish thrillers and horror movies. “Yeah,” one of them said. “Sure, it’s one … Continue reading Happiness Comes from the Shadows
