Fictional Poem: Death of the Day

I came up with the first two stanzas of the poem you're about to read one day while I was at work. They came to me in the form of a song, but, because I, unfortunately, can't sing to save my life, and don't know a professional singer who could turn this into a song …

Sacrificial War: A Flash Fiction

“Don’t go. I don’t want you to leave.” Little Maggy’s eyes burned into Carson’s. Their hazel complexion always reminded him of a sparrow’s wings, soaring high above the earth, sparkling and free. Now they were broken, defeated. Coated with the dull stain of dust. Carson knelt on one knee, lifting his calloused fingers to his …

3 Things You MUST DO Before NaNoWriMo!

It's that time of year again! October is coming to a close, and soon writers all around the world will pick up their pens and start the exciting adventure of NaNoWriMo, attempting to complete a 50,000 word novel in the month of November. I participated in NaNoWriMo for the first time two years ago, and …