I’m sorry I’ve been gone so long. Here’s a picture I took the other day. I’ve been wanting to try out some of these experimental puddle/reflection/abstract pictures and so yesterday when it rained, I seized my chance. I know I looked weird crouching on the pavement, moving my iPhone one way and then another, but … More Slanted Reality
To say I’ve been waylaid by life as the sole means for my lack of posts would be cheesy and cliche. That’s why I’m switching around the wording. Of late, I have been rather busy with the holidays and such, so I must apologize for my lack of posting. Doesn’t that sound posh. Okay, but … More What I’ve been doing all these past weeks…instead of blogging.
So, it’s the halfway point with National Novel Writing Month. You’re supposed to be at the sweet spot of 25,000 words and feeling pretty good about yourself. But I’m behind. I’m only at 14,000. Which is still a decent word count and all, but I’m determined to catch up. That’s why I just sat down … More Whoops, I’m behind again…
I have a screenplay I’m working on. A screenplay with a pressing deadline and oh, 40 or more pages still needing to be written. So, naturally, I’m making fried chicken. Here’s my brain’s rationalization. “Laura, you’ve been working so hard. You should take a break.” “But I still have so much work to do!” “How about a … More What happens when I’m supposed to be writing…
It wasn’t every day that Heather woke up feeling completely refreshed. In fact, she couldn’t even remember the last time she had jumped out of bed this excited to start the day. She hoped this feeling of beatitude would last. Even her dreams had been pleasant. Everything looked like it was pointing towards a fresh … More Word of the Day: Beatitude Writing Prompt [6]
In an effort to not appear lily-livered, George lifted the half-dead skunk with his bare hands and held it aloft. The younger girls squealed with horror and backed away while some of the more daring boys came so close as if to touch it. Things were going better than George had planned, until one stupid … More Word of the Day: Lily-livered Writing Prompt [5]
“You wouldn’t dare” She said. She cast a glance around, looking for something to steady her shaking hands. She couldn’t believe this was happening, especially now. What would she do if Isaac told people the rumors were true? “I will delate you in front of all your ‘so called friends’ tomorrow night if you do … More Word of the Day: Delate Writing Prompt [4]
Samuel was used to being in charge. He had come to expect that people didn’t question his authority. He was right. He was always right. After all, who had guided them all these years? Who had fought for their rights? Who had been entrusted with their overall well-being and purpose? Samuel knew he had done a … More Word of the Day: Acephalous Writing Prompt [3]
“Come on,” He said. “Please? You know we can’t do this without you.” But Rachel, ever the recusant minion, merely shook her head and continued scribbling in her Precious Moments notebook she carried around incessantly. “Michael, we can perform without her, we don’t need a bunny for a magic show, that would be, uh, well, … More Word of the Day: Recusant Writing Prompt [2]
Laura Raquel 