Water envelopes

Sitting on the hillock, Selene took her eleven-year-old daughter, Amara, into her embrace as a sweet melody that had been on repeat in her head flowed from her tongue. Together they sat in silence and stared at the moon. Overcome with a twinge of nostalgia, Selene mesmerized of the happy days she cherished with her ...

Have you heard about Toastmasters International? I had heard of it in passing more than once, but it was not something I thought about seriously until a friend invited me to join her club, as a visitor. When I accepted the invitation, our club didn’t have a name. We submitted our ideas to vote on, ...

Dear Teenage Me,  If you’re reading this, I know that you’re struggling. I know that you think happiness seems like a million miles away. It may not seem like it now, but it’s going to be okay. I know you get drunk just so you can fall asleep at night. I know all of your secrets. ...

I convinced myself that my writing journey couldn’t start until I had taken all the classes, read all the books, and attended all the seminars. I couldn’t start writing until I had learned all there was to learn and had all the tools needed at my disposal.

Recently, I had the opportunity to read The IF in Life: How to Get Off Life’s Sidelines and Become Your Best Self, written by former NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings. He shares his inspiring story and experiences that encourage readers to follow their dreams. Growing up, Rashad was overweight, ...

Crunchy grass, withered flowers; my yard’s a desert. I smile as dark clouds hang low overhead. Birds stop singing. I smile: Rain.  

Sometimes for you to grow, you must change the way you live your life. Each and every day, I inspire to do better with my life and how I accomplish my dreams. I try and set realistic goals in my life to try and keep my focus on my dreams. Sometimes for you to grow, ...

One medium-sized word, but, utter it in a room full of writers, and it will chill the audience. Neil Gaiman hates it too. And most authors struggle to answer this question (like Stephen King, John Irving, and Alan Hollinghurst), and yet it resurfaces from one interview to the next. Would-be writers beg for the proverbial ...

Sitting here at the window, staring up at the stars, how they sparkle in the night sky like diamonds. It makes one reflect on life and regrets. Do I have regrets? Yes, but I learned from those regrets. Who would have known the signs were there when I was a child? It is possible, but ...