At a panel discussion in 2015, editors gathered to discuss the lack of diversity in the publishing industry. Editors noted that “writers of color [WOC]
Category: Writing
What I’m Reading and Writing in May
I’ve just finished The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. I’m still digesting, but thoughts on the novel are forthcoming. All good thoughts. This month, my
these days in paradox
Life is stationary and in flux. I’m thinking a lot. I’m avoiding and confronting, feeling everything and nothing at once. I am alone, but feeling
On Turning 29
Yesterday was the first day of the last year of my twenties. 30 is now officially less than one year away, and there are so
How the People in my WIP Deal with History
The most highly-respected field of knowledge in my WIP’s world is history. The Alzenians value history because they know how powerfully one’s story can contribute
Pomodoro is the Best Thing that Ever Happened to My Writing
It takes me about three-and-a-half to four weeks to write the first draft of a full-length novel, and that’s writing anywhere between two to four
250 Words to Start the Day: Rona Blog Challenge
These amorphous shelter-in-place days are really starting to drag, and they’re messing with my creativity and productivity flow. So, for the next 21 days, I’m
i’m still writing my book even though it feels like the world is ending
I’ve decided I’ll keep writing, even though the future seems uncertain. What if I waited too long? This is the thought that lurks at the
Mapping the World through Experiences
It is no strange concept that places leave impressions on us. We form deep connections to the places where we’ve been, places where we’ve had
Home is Where I Write
I did not choose travel. Travel happened to me frequently when I was young, most often without my permission. Three cities. Ten houses. Two middle