Books, Humanity & Divine Expression
Inspiration and Excellence
My first short story, written when I was seven years old, was inspired by my love for horses and Free Willy. The story was a school assignment, but the characters, setting and plot were all my own. The words flowed from the tip of my pencil like water. Writing was...
Character Development: The Perfect Name
I recently asked my Twitter followers what sorts of posts they would like to read on this blog, and I was thrilled when one of them suggested the topic of character development. This post goes out to him and anyone else who’s interested in this—one of my favorite...
Castle Tales: Miramount Castle
I became obsessed with castles in third grade, after a field trip to Glen Eyrie. I fell in love with everything from the scary-high ceilings, to the intricate wallpaper, to the ancient solarium. I wanted nothing more than to live there. It is now my goal to visit all...
Meditation and the Cars
It’s no secret that I believe in the power of “be here now.” Furthermore, as I’ve mentioned on this blog in the past, I believe in the power of music to find peace in the midst of chaos. But the here and now looks different to everybody, and music doesn’t speak to...
The Gift of Longer Stories
I still remember the first time that I performed at a nursing home because I was terrified. Never in my life had I been asked to dance so close to my audience. I was going to accidentally arabesque someone in the face and be asked to leave. I was going to miss a step,...
Life Lessons from Rilla Blythe
This week's life lessons from Anne were so much fun to revisit/write about that I have to share what I’ve learned from her daughter! At the beginning of Rilla of Ingleside, I had trouble believing that Rilla is actually related to Anne Shirley. Her teenage melodrama...
The First Snow: A Short Story
Like most people, she didn’t know that she needed an angel more than she needed the key. The outside door clicked open, and she tiptoed quietly into the office and stepped behind the antique desk. Silent nights did not like to be disturbed. She reached into the top...
Subtext and Characters
I recently asked my Twitter followers what sorts of posts they would like to read on this blog, and I was intrigued when one of them suggested the topic of subtext. This post goes out to him and anyone else who's interested in this-- a rather deep subject. Today, I'll...
Dear Kindred Spirit
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