Category Archives: stories

Today She Needs to Write

Posted on September 11, 2019 by

  A short story about a short story. When I announced to my third grade class that one of my Harley stories was going to be included in an anthology coming out next month, a serious-looking girl in the second … Continue reading →

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Why Rejection Makes You a Better Writer

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

After a few weeks querying agents for my YA book, I needed to take a break and consider my progress. One agent, who I met and worked with in a critique group, sent me a personal rejection the same day … Continue reading →

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Winter captivity

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

An icy blast steals my breath as I zip up my hoodie. Tight jeans, unbearable in summer, hug warmth into my legs. Lollie, my Pomeranian, trots at the end of his leash, ears pricked and tail curled over his back. … Continue reading →

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Dragon Rider Part Nine- Change Arrives

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

  Music swirled around the ballroom, wafting through the twirling gowns and tickling the drooping mustaches of noblemen. Emeri sighed, a shallow one because of her corset, and pulled up her scandalous bodice with her free hand. Her head ached … Continue reading →

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The Dragon Rider- Part Two

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

  “You’re selling your dragon?” Worley interrupted, as he caught up to Emeri and Anzel who were deep in serious conversation. His dusty grey hair hung over his widened eyes, his usual happy face darkened. “That’s no way to address … Continue reading →

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From Culture to Chaos

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

  The Getty Villa in Malibu is not the usual Harley ride we experience with the Harley Owners Group (HOGs). In fact it normally would not appear on our calendar, but someone at the activity meeting raised their hand and … Continue reading →

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On being published, and how it changed my life

Posted on January 11, 2017 by

Two years ago, I got sick and tired of my pathetic longing to publish my novel. My book project was only one year into the revised drafts, and I felt like time was running out. Let’s face it –I’m not … Continue reading →

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