An Unkindness
As Mother and I walked out of the zoo and through the parking lot, I glanced down a row to see an unkindness of ravens perched atop a white car. The harsh Oregon sun glistened on their ebony feathers as the dozen ruffled their feathers and snickered amongst themselves. Their…
Soothed
The coyotes come out earlier each night. Sometimes I swear they’re just outside my window, calling out for me to join them. They yip and howl, beckoning me closer to the edge of reckless abandon. And as I close my eyes, I find peace in their loud requests for company….
A Glimpse (1)
A small look at the world of Viridis. Please consider checking more information out about my novel by clicking the “current projects” link on the right hand side! Jade stood on the cusp of the battlefield. Sand danced in the air, picked up with the slight breeze over the…
Hawthorne
WIP of a recent nonfiction piece. Hawthorne. It was mid-afternoon, beneath the blazing Portland sun, when I saw the Hawthorne Bridge. Our PE class was moving swiftly through the city, ensuring we got back to the school on time, but I felt my legs turn to lead as…
Friends Forever
Friends Forever I sat curled up on her felt chair, looking over the stories we were given to critique from our Creative Writing II class. Her front door was open, letting in the warm Colorado breeze that smelled of the coming hot summer, and she sat on the couch…