Random Musings

Category: writing

  • Dig deeper

    Advice for writing characters? Dig deeper and leave it all on the page.

  • Friends, Death, and Bawdy Jokes

    This is going to ramble a bit. Bear with me. The news I received news today that an old friend of mine passed away suddenly from a short illness. I was in shock at first, and then Nic held me as the tears came. I hadn’t seen this friend in…

  • Holding onto my tail

    I’m hoping my tail stays attached as the big event draws near.

  • Another label…WoC

    Another label…WoC

    When are you a writer of color? Ethnicity and writing are a complex playing field.

  • Just a little vitamin D

    I just need a little sunshine, if you please.

  • Cultural Roots and Communal Behavior: A Discussion Between Aurora Rey and Ashley Bartlett Part 3

    Originally posted on Women and Words: As promised, here is the final installment of my conversation with Aurora Rey about the intersection of cultural roots and queerness. In part our discussion was a result of this essay at Autostraddle, which I can’t believe you haven’t read yet. If you would…

  • Stuck in the middle with you…

    What do you do when you get bogged down in the saggy middle?

  • Whoa, Nelly

    Whoa, Nelly

    Who were you a year ago? Five years ago? Fifteen? Change is inevitable…

  • Coated Memories

    Whenever I teach a writing course, there’s always a session on the senses. The ‘sensual envelope’ used in writing can evoke strong emotions. Certain smells can remind you of specific moments, some colors can remind you of special events. The smell of bacon reminds me of Sundays with my grandmother,…

  • Confessional.

    Friend, forgive me. For I have (probably) sinned against you, repeatedly. I’m sorry. I really am. It’s not that I don’t care. I do. I wonder how you are. I hope you’re okay. I smile when I think of our times together. I’m just really, incredibly, surprisingly awesome at being…