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Author has written 18 stories for Biography, Humor, General, Young Adult, Kids, Essay, Spiritual, Sci-Fi, and Horror. I have been writing since I was little, most of it stemming from the love of reading my mother instilled in me from birth. Like most young girls, I began writing about castles and dragons and princesses, all of it filled with the romance of fairytales that children are bombarded with. Then the real world set in, and about the only time I wrote anything was for a class assignment. That way of life shifted again when I entered high school and the furor of teenage angst set in. I co-wrote stories that my friend and I labeled as "Deaths," as the main characters in the stories walked into some sort of ironic demise. After high school, I wrote "Sometimes you just have to say..." as a tribute to high school memories because most of it was just too amusing to forget. My writing style, however, has changed dramatically since entering the writing program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and it continues to develop the more I write. I am the co-editor of Sushi Tuesday, which is where I place most of my shorter thoughts of daily life. You can check it out by clicking the link to my homepage. Please review my work. As an aspiring writer, I value constructive criticism. I also beta read, for anyone interested. "Learning to Swim" has become "Necessity," which is told from Mick's POV. I have also revised the ending to "Poachers." Let me know what you think. | |||||||||
1. NecessityA revision of Learning to Swim. Because sometimes the "bad guy" is the most relatable character.Fiction: General - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,272 - Published: 5-11-09 - Complete2. Bubbles reviewsThis was inspired by the school in California that took a first grade class to see its teacher's lesbian wedding. It's a slight commentary on a first grader's perspective.Fiction: General - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 702 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12-2-08 - Complete3. Poachers reviewsNanook had been missing for three days before anyone noticed. When 11-year-old Makayla finds her favorite dog missing, she knows who to blame. Rated T for some strong images and suggestive violence. A revision.Fiction: General - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,394 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12-2-08 - Complete4. First Glimpse reviewsI'm not sure where to take this. Suggestions are appreciated.Fiction: Horror - Rated: T - English - Horror/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 491 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 7-18-085. How Not to Lose Your Teeth reviewsIt is Matthew's first trip to the dentist, but it isn't Matthew who is a nervous wreck.Fiction: General - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,282 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-28-08 - Complete6. When You Wish upon a Star » reviewsYour dreams will come true...Yeah, we've all heard that one. But have you ever considered the events that occur when you wish: where the wish goes, how it gets there, who answers it...A novella that isn't as innocent as its title would suggest.Fiction: Sci-Fi - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 19,057 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 5-17-08 - Published: 4-30-08 - Complete7. The Remote Bits of Stale Potato Chips and Pennies reviewsIf you've ever wondered where all the commas go, this is the paper to read.Fiction: Essay - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,950 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-19-08 - Complete8. A Wife's Appeal reviewsBased on a true story, this is a glimpse at a wife's view of her husband's failing health.Fiction: Spiritual - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 415 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-19-08 - Complete9. Kudzu Hill reviewsAt first glance, it is the story of two children and their epic quest, but a further examination reveals a more sinister force at work: reality. This is the revised version.Fiction: Kids - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,243 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 2-20-08 - Complete10. Reevaluating Grog's CudgelAn etymology of the word cudgel, which promises to be like no academic essay you have ever read before.Fiction: Essay - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,076 - Published: 2-20-08 - Complete11. To Life from Ashes reviewsHopefully,the beginning of a series. Everyone needs a hobby.Fiction: General - Rated: K+ - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,415 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-31-07 - Complete12. Porridge reviewsThe final writing assignment. A spelling bee is a scary event for a kid...I would know.Fiction: Kids - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 398 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 12-13-07 - Complete13. I Don't Hate You, Mom reviewsReliving the disconnect between mother and daughter.Fiction: Young Adult - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 697 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 12-13-07 - Complete14. Black and White » reviewsA burglary from two different perspectives. Another writing assignment.Fiction: General - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 649 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11-5-07 - Complete15. A Cross in Three Takes » reviewsThis is a series of short stories written for yet another writing assignment. Three different scenes depicting the same image.Fiction: General - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,307 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 11-5-07 - Complete16. Somehow He Knew reviewsAnother writing assignment. Charlie meets a bum who refreshes many old memories.Fiction: General - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 422 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-29-07 - Complete17. Seafood Delight reviewsOne of several writing assignments for my Fiction Writing class, this was inspired by my mother's struggles with our cat, Katy.Fiction: Humor - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 387 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10-29-07 - Complete18. Sometimes you just have to say » reviewsThis is a memoir written to and about my best friend from high school. All of our adventures during school related hours have been composed into eight humorous and slightly embarasing segments.Fiction: Biography - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 50,207 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 5-4-07 - Published: 4-1-07 - Complete
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