On Sunday, October 11, 2020, an author by the name of the Chris Rose, while reflecting on his writing, paraphrased Han Solo- “Let’s just say we want to avoid any editorial entanglements,” he wrote. The response to Chris’ Twitter post happened at light speed. Writers, rebels all, struck back with words, jokes, and even some […]
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We sat in a Wednesday circle, authors with guitars and harps when someone called out the song Yesterday. Mac agreed, but said she needed a note. I waited for a moment, an outsider, unsure of my place and then sang out the first word and held the tune. “That’s not a note.” Mac retorted. “Close,” […]
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I was recently asked to lead a workshop on humor for the Silver Spring Writers’ Meetup Group and while I’ve been lucky enough to sell my humorous commentaries on NPR or find a publisher to print my fictional riffs like any good writer, reporter, or author the first thing I did was hit the books […]
Continue ReadingStory ideas often pelt at me like rain drops during a spring shower. They cluster on my forehead and fingers, accumulating in a slick that cools or shivers. Sometimes, I skip through the storm to jump in their puddles. Other times, I dash towards shelter with my head bowed. You can get blinded by a […]
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I stir. With eyes closed, I can tell it’s still dark out. I turn over, but it’s no use. I’m awake. The Sun still has its night cap on. It gets to hit the snooze button and gather the horizon around its shoulders while I rise. Groggily, I wonder, When did the Sun get to […]
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