Some books stay with you like old friends. While others crack you open like a walnut and leave your heart all over the page. And then there are those rare books that somehow feel like they were written just for you because they mirror your life in a way that makes you...
Years ago, I couldn’t say the words. I stood in front of the mirror, just like my counselor had asked. I was supposed to look myself in the eye and say, “I love you.” Easy enough, right? Not for me. At the time, I’d just escaped an abusive relationship that destroyed...
Happy International Joke Day (July 1st)! There’s no better moment to talk about humor in writing. We all love a good laugh—whether it’s a sitcom that has us in stitches, a movie with perfectly delivered one-liners, or even a meme that catches us off guard. Humor is...
