Have you tried to quit writing? Novelist and poet of the American lowlife, Charles Bukowski, thinks you should. But what the hell does he know? Bukowski’s poem “So You Want to Be a Writer?” tickles my rebellious streak. And thank goodness my rebellious streak is stronger than my perfectionistic fear of failing. Because nothing gets me […]
Writers of Kern "A-Z" Blog Challenge
Ode To My Crappy Apartment
Do you know this struggle? No one said it’d be easy choosing your writing dreams. I’m not saying it isn’t worth it. But sometimes we just have to tip the hat to our situation, right? So here’s my tip of the hat to my crappy apartment. The cheap rent means I eat well and still have time […]
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
Have you heard of the highly sensitive person? A highly sensitive person, or HSP, picks up sensory info—like smells, sounds, and flavors—before non-sensitives can. That’s because HSPs have a finely tuned nervous system. The difference is a biological one, according to psychologists Dr. Carl Jung and Dr. Elaine Aron. So HSPs are born with the trait. You know that […]
The Worst Ginger Tea Recipe You’ll Ever Read (But The Taste Is Worth It)
If you’re a writer, you like hot drinks. If you’re a writer and you don’t like hot drinks, get out. You’re ruining my statistics. Okay, fine. You can stay. But only because you’re a writer. And only because this ginger tea honey bomb has me all cuddly and forgiving. You need a hot drink recipe. I want […]
The 5 Best Fantasy Fiction Series of All Time (By Someone Who Hates Fantasy Fiction)
“I hate musicals,” I told him. We were chopping veggies for a roast, the husband and I. He gave me a sidelong look that said I was probably too dumb to be wielding a kitchen knife. “What?” I said. “I do.” “Fine, name some of your favorite movies.” “Ok,” I said. I have a lot […]
