Writer Admission: I Write Fan Fiction

“I know what I’m gonna be when I grow up,” my thirteen-year-old-self declared. “I’m going to be a soap opera writer!” The revelation spread throughout my body, my eyes wide and heart fluttering. It was a career choice no one around me shared, definitely not on any of the what-are-you-going-to-be-when-you-grow up quizzes. I had noContinue reading “Writer Admission: I Write Fan Fiction”

Day 105 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

  111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 105: Writing About Revenge (Drama Series) We’re halfway through the fourth season of ABC’s REVENGE , and I’m as invested as I was four years ago. I proudly wear the label REVENGER, as many of my fellow Revenge viewers do. Why, you mayContinue reading “Day 105 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 76 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 76: Friends in High Places Today’s entry barely made the self-imposed deadline of midnight, and it’s all my friends’ fault! No, it really is…but for good reason. While my level of belief and involvement in the religion that united us in friendship has allContinue reading “Day 76 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 36 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 36: Ancestral Conversations The Creativity Prompt posted on Friday (Day 33 of the pledge) was as follows: Continuing with the theme from yesterday’s post, imagine two of your ancestors (one from your paternal side and the other from the maternal branch of your tree) areContinue reading “Day 36 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Following My Dreams into an Artistic Career

…once I pinpoint what they are exactly! BACKSTORY In all my time as a mentor to teenagers, I spouted the idea of believing in yourself and following your dreams.  That’s wonderful advice which would be even more valuable if I took my own insights to heart.  I have many “dreams” and coordinating skills but haveContinue reading “Following My Dreams into an Artistic Career”