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Lately I've been in the process of “returning” to share my work regularly on this blog and just online in general, and I've been finding myself overwhelmed from all of the how-to's and advice out there. If you're someone who is always trying to improve what you do, you know... [Read More]

With the flutter of unsaid words in my mouth, I watched as he headed towards the door. There was something else I wanted, but anxiety cemented me to the dinner table chair. - Mandy in Summer NightmaresFor a long time, I've been okay with people saying that I am a... [Read More]

Here is a list of recent online resources that I have found helpful. I hope you can find something useful for yourself too!Blog Pixie. In case you haven't noticed, I've been doing some visual updating to this blog. I'm no stranger to trying out blog templates, and the current template... [Read More]

Photo by Roksolana Zasiadko on UnsplashI've experienced long periods of intense emotional pain since I was a teenager. I've never taken medication for it because for me, depression ebbs and flows. I'm usually able to take care of tasks in my life. I cry in private. Usually, after several months, the emotional pain... [Read More]

I've recently started the process of editing the second story of The Altered Realities. It's been difficult getting myself to do it because for some reason I imagine my story being a horrible wreck and I don't want to face it. However, once I start editing, I see that it... [Read More]

Lately my story and I have been estranged.  When I sat down sometimes to write it, or even when I wasn't writing--I could be simply thinking about it--I think to myself, what is so great about this story? Why am I even doing this? And the enthusiasm I felt before... [Read More]