A blog about books, the publishing world, and maintaining ultimate litness.
I have always heard people say, “I forgot who I was.” But I had no idea how literally they meant it. Now, as I look through pictures of myself taken just 3 months before, a stranger looks back at me. Her smile, the way her eyes held the faintest shimmer, her vibrant aura, even the […]
When I came back, none of them knew what to make of me. I would walk along the familiar corridors, and they would watch me as if my very stride could give them some indication. A lot of cautious smiles, studious glances, awkward attempts at conversation, decaying trust, and lost connection. I tried to convince […]
A lot of popular books that circulate bestseller’s lists and social media aren’t “worth the hype.” Even books that have stood the test of time and are considered classics are sometimes overrated. The following are popular books that I hated—not books that I just didn’t care for, or books that confused me as to why […]
*highlight the text for you to hear it as audio* Someone recently requested text-to-speech capability for my blog, which I’m so grateful to that person for doing. I hope this site is more accessible now for those who are visually-impaired or have reading disabilities. Or for people who would just rather listen. I have added […]
It’s Snippet Sunday! This poem was written by writing down random things a professor was saying and then compiling the words into a poem. I did this during a boring virtual class, and they usually turned out extraordinarily mediocre. But I kind of liked this one: His imaginary conversion and its roots in my […]
It’s been a minute, but here is the second playlist prompt. It has more classic (mostly soft) country, with a very random Ed Sheeran. Here’s a link if you missed the first prompt, or just want to revisit it. Hope it inspires or amuses, and have fun writing! Playlist Prompt #2: The Cowboy of Providence […]
Hi friends and comrades! I’ve decided to start a series called Snippet Sunday. Every Sunday, I’m going to share a poem, short story, or a visual art piece (painting or drawing). I’m hoping to be very consistent with this, but we’ll see! Some weeks I’m not inspired at all, so this series could dry up […]
I was hailing a taxi on the corner of 8th when I saw you from a distance coming my way. I was sure you wouldn’t stop to summon the blemished ghosts of who we used to be and the passing chance that was you and me. No, you would just pass on by […]
Please Please let me apologize for what happened those 6 years ago. We walked the barren fields we exchanged looks and words and stories and we wept for our past selves we didn’t look back to see the produce of our tears. we just looked ahead. at the dead stalks jutting from […]
Let me linger here; recall the beauty of breathing. I stare out your window at the autumn aspens among the green; Old Blue creeping slowly up gravel crunching lightly under its tread. I pat Old Blue’s dash whisper, “You’re doing great, sweetie” struggling up this mountain. I internalize the compliment, turn my face so […]