• Writing What You Know

    Writing What You Know

    “Write what you know.” It’s classic writing advice, but recently on social media, I saw someone ask if it was “good” advice. And much to my surprise, a fair number of people said, no. As if it were a ridiculous idea that fiction writers, especially, should know what they’re writing about. While I kind of…

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  • Arachne Reads: The Wife Between Us

    Book Review: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen I selected this book because it promised a warped love triangle and a twisty turny plot, both of which I love. The Anita Shreve quote on the cover nails the description: “Fiendishly clever…in the vein of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.”…

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  • New Moon Journal Prompts

    New Moon Journal Prompts

    Something tells me I’m not the only one experiencing a lot of delays right now. It’s rough when you’re doing your best, being as relaxed as you can about things you have no control over, and for some reason, answers or responses you need to move forward keep getting pushed off into the hazy future.…

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  • New Moon Journal Prompts

    New Moon Journal Prompts

    The new moon is right at home in the deep darkness of December. With Yule and the New Year right around the corner, we’re all thinking about a clean slate, and that’s exactly what a new moon represents. It’s a reminder that it’s not just possible to hit refresh on whatever has been bogging you…

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  • Full Moon Journal Prompts

    Full Moon Journal Prompts

    This December full moon, often called the Cold Moon, offers us a powerful chance to honor and celebrate all the intentions we held, nurtured, and, yes, even the ones we released in 2017. Celebration is such an important part of creation that I want to take the time tonight to journal about what I actually…

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