creative writing
Reflective essays, poetic musings, and character-rich stories that bring imagination to life.
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What If You Invited Me?
Which celebrity would you love to meet, and what would you talk about? An interesting question. Although I couldn’t help wondering why the invitation must come from me. What if the celebrity wanted to meet me? After all, fame doesn’t… Continue reading
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The Secret Ways of the Daily Prompt
Tell us about your morning routine. View all responses What time do I wake up? What do I do? Where do I go? Tell us about your childhood. What time do you go to bed? Do you enjoy talking to… Continue reading
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Somewhere Between Two Lifetimes
What’s the best way to meet new people while traveling? It was the spring of 1895. I remember standing upon the deck of the SS Teutonic, my waist disciplined into a corset that permitted neither a full breath nor an… Continue reading
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Close Encounters of the Family Kind
If aliens arrived tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d ask them? View all responses Come on in! Now look at y’all. No offense, but you look tired and hungry. “Agnes, come help me heat up them leftovers for our guests.”… Continue reading
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The Bucket Is Not on the List
What’s a country that’s at the top of your bucket list? View all responses A bucket waits to be filled. Ask my chickens. And the only list I have is the honey-do list, and I’m fairly certain my husband wishes… Continue reading
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Treat It Like a First Date
What’s the best way to explore a new city? I’m going to need red lipstick.And comfortable shoes. Because I’m willing to be adventurous, but I’m not foolish. Now, where are we going? I’m not into piña coladasor getting caught in… Continue reading
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Life More Abundantly
What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? You ask for a single moment, as if life can be neatly packaged into a box. What a tragic way to view existence! Life is not a collection… Continue reading
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A Giant in the Garden
If you could pick any fictional animal to be your lifelong companion (like a Pokémon or fantasy pet), what would it be? The neighbors came over Thursday to discuss Kong. Apparently, they were concerned. “He’s enormous.” “Yes.” “And he’s living… Continue reading
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A Reputation Worth Exaggerating
If you had to switch lives with a fictional character for a week, who would you choose? By noon, I had already killed three bears, outrun six outlaws, rescued a stagecoach, and been personally thanked by the President. None of… Continue reading
