This is a blog for journalists, authors, and those who enjoy reading and learning. Here you will find a variety of posts about all forms of writing–from fiction and non-fiction to the news media and journalism. It is produced by a former foreign correspondent and journalism school dean.
Welcome to Day 10 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Jan Sikes and her short story, SHE DANCES WITH A MEMORY. SHE DANCES WITH A MEMORY By JAN SIKES Gertrude McNabb placed a gnarled hand on … Read more…
Unfortunately, this commencement speech has never been given, but it should be. It was written by former syndicated talk show host Neal Boortz in protest of never having been invited to give a commencement address. It became the springboard for his first book, “The Commencement Speech You Need to Hear.” … Read more…
Welcome to Day 9 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Mary Adler and her short essay & poem, BLACK NOTES BEAT. BLACK NOTES BEAT By Mary Adler I have studied and observed crows for years, and … Read more…
Welcome to Day 8 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Wendy Scott and her short story, THE AWAKENING. The Awakening (An excerpt from ‘Prophecy and Pirates’ my unpublished first fantasy novel). by Wendy Scott Evarna gazed … Read more…
I am re-posting a commentary from a young woman–a millennial–named Alyssa Ahlgren. Her views are certainly antithetical to most of her millennial comrades who have decided socialism is the path to the future. Take a look. She makes a lot of sense. By Alyssa Ahlgren I’m sitting in a small … Read more…
Welcome to Day 6 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Linda Mims and her short story, SOLACE. Solace by Linda Mims Eighteen precocious kindergartners stared as Carly walked into the colorfully decorated classroom. Carly hoped her … Read more…
Welcome to Day 5 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Gwen Plano and her short story, THE ROSARY. THE ROSARY By Gwen M. Plano Young or old, we are all children at heart. This truth became … Read more…
Welcome to Day 4 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author Rhani D’Chae and an excerpt from her upcoming novel, WINTER OF THE DRILL. EXCERPT FROM UPCOMING NOVEL, “WINTER OF THE DRILL” By Rhani D’Chae Decker leaned … Read more…
Welcome to Day 3 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, where each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author A.M. Manay and her short story, MIRROR, MIRROR. MIRROR, MIRROR [Set in the world of The Hexborn Chronicles] By A. M. Manay Shiloh stood in her … Read more…
Welcome to Day 2 of the #WatchRWISAWrite Showcase, each day I will feature a different author. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce author D.L. Finn and her collection of poetry, entitled POETRY II. POETRY II By D.L. Finn ICICLES The icicles dangle downward Reaching for the substantial snow Each drop … Read more…