UPDATE: What have I packed? Spring, complete with coronavirus-driven sequestration, like everyone else. My spring also involves hundreds of newly started seeds for a garden and a young flock of chickens, the first three of which--beautiful Cuckoo Marans who lay dark chocolate-colored eggs--will arrive this week. I can't wait; more on that next week. For … Continue reading UPDATE: WRITER’S WORKSHOP II, April, 2020: Sally Packed Devilled Eggs, The “Deep-Holes” of Alice Munro
Writing Prompt Challenge
‘MOON ATE THE DARK’ CREATIVITY PROMPT CHALLENGE
I have started to post the fabulous responses to the Moon Ate the Dark Creativity Prompt Challenge on Brave and Reckless. I hope you have been enjoying them as much as I have. I strongly encourage all my followers- newbies and experienced- to submit as well. The Rules Write or create an original piece that embraces … Continue reading ‘MOON ATE THE DARK’ CREATIVITY PROMPT CHALLENGE
Haibun: Monstress
I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week before I killed him. His voice is raspy and weak as he pulls me in close. “My darling girl. My beautiful, darling girl. Why?” Rebellious tears roll down my cheeks. I want to be strong and stoic but I’m not. The wooden stake protruding from his … Continue reading Haibun: Monstress
31 Nights: A Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
For the last five years, I participated in the #Write31Days challenge which officially ended last October. Booooo. But all things eventually end, yes? And new things arise…it’s the circle of life. However, as I approached October 2019 I still wanted to do something…and a couple of things did arise that I’m super excited about participating in: The … Continue reading 31 Nights: A Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
WINTER HOLIDAY WRITING PROMPT CHALLENGE ON BRAVE AND RECKLESS (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS MY SADLY NEGLECTED BLOG)
My life is always a little chaotic. I don’t do well with unconstructed time and even while struggling with chronic illness, I try to keep myself engaged. The last few months; however, it has gone from a little chaotic to a lot of chaotic. Kindra M. Austin and I launched our imprint Indie Blu(e) Publishing in September and almost … Continue reading WINTER HOLIDAY WRITING PROMPT CHALLENGE ON BRAVE AND RECKLESS (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS MY SADLY NEGLECTED BLOG)
Brave and Reckless Found Song Lyrics Writing Prompt Challenge
It has been quite some time since I have hosted a Writing Prompt Challenge on Brave and Reckless but I have been planning this one ever since I first read Basilike Pappa's Sweet Dreams sans Merci which weaves together "found" song lyrics into a new whole. Basilike's piece is sensuous is tone but this kind of challenge is really about … Continue reading Brave and Reckless Found Song Lyrics Writing Prompt Challenge
Go Dog Go Café 