Why I Don’t Rate Books

I am just going to come out and say it. I don’t like, nor do I, rating books. Now, people … More

New Year’s Absolutions

Happy New Year is what we say to each other, and I am guilty of that. The reality is that … More

Vignettes of December

1. Things with X are still fraught. And, I can’t deal with any more stress than I already am. This … More

面壁 FACING THE WALL – by Stewart Ansel

This story was written by my late boyfriend, Stewart Ansel III. He died a year ago today, so I am … More

Self-Portraits, Power, and Haiku

A woman’s power is something to behold. As cruel as this world can be, we can turn a bad situation … More

I’ve Been Neglectful

I have been neglecting my books in favour of writing, and I am not happy about this predicament. I have … More

Diary Entries of a Perturbed Poet

I find it challenging to keep a diary, but I have owned a few. Sometimes, I write things down on … More

Things I’m Worried About

I’ve looked at all the advice columns for mental illness, and the one thing they tell you to do is … More

On The Power of Social Media For Writers

I have noticed that a lot of my writing peers only very recently joined social media. This surprises me, given … More

Be The Root // Mini Essay About Marketing Yourself

“Don’t be disheartened by rejection. Your work isn’t you.”  This is advice most writers are given after complaining about rejection. … More