My childhood memories end abruptly when the setting sun catches my eye. My escort and I decide to return to our hotel room and go to bed for the night. We fall asleep the instant our bodies lay in the soft beds. Once again, I find myself dreaming. I’m naked and floating in a large ...

I have no motivation this week. My birthday is this Saturday. So I want to sit in my pajamas and watch Food Network shows.  I made goals at the beginning of the year, and I feel like all I’ve done is schedule appointments for the things I need. It’s only been a month, and I ...

Everybody loves Friday. It is the day associated with happy hours, taking off early, and sighs of relief. I treat Fridays like Wednesday. I’ve been in the Customer Service industry since I was 15. Working weekends is something that I’ve grown used to, but am still frustrated by. There are obvious downsides to never being ...

I’m the type of person who hates failing. The idea of getting behind, or not turning in good quality work makes me anxious. I’ve always prided myself on being able to check in with myself. There have always been certain aspects of my personality I knew without a doubt. My “talent” as a writer is ...

Books have always gotten me through tough times. I would sit on my bed and travel to magical lands when I wasn’t able to go anywhere. I loved to get to know all of the different characters. I think that’s what sparked my love of writing because I never had to leave my characters once ...

I never remember liking snow. Growing up in Ohio means that I am no stranger to winter weather. But I do remember loving snow days. I lived for the joy of my mother opening my bedroom door and telling me that I could sleep in. Snow days meant no school and impromptu gatherings with friends. ...

Put some flowers in a vase, Push them right up to my face. Say you like the way I smell. If you have a girlfriend, I can’t tell.   But, that’s a good thing. Keep it hidden. I don’t play with other women’s kittens. But, for a little while, I’ll play with you. Let me ...

As an editor, I give a lot of feedback to both experienced and new writers. As a writer myself, I receive criticism on all my work that I submit. I thought it might be helpful to other writers to see the most common advice I give and receive while editing and writing. Not Using a ...