the kisses of sunbeams on my face feel warm. my heart is full, so far from the ragtag, edgy organ that’s worn out from using …
Interview with Author Demetra Brodsky: The World of YA Lit and Writing Thrillers for Teens
Demetra Brodsky is the author behind the exciting, dark, and surprisingly funny new thriller Dive Smack, which releases on Tuesday, June 19th. Not only is Brodsky …
Lighthouse: A Shining Light in Mental Illness
I was listening to a song by Mallory Knox called “Lighthouse.” A particular lyric struck a chord in me and inspired this. “Find the lighthouse …
You Are Not Your Mental Illness
Disclaimer: This article does not intend to invalidate any type of mental illness; the point is to bring more light and awareness toward the more …
Sophie Hardcastle Book Reviews: ‘Running Like China’ and ‘Breathing Under Water’
Author of two of the most carefully crafted books of all time, Sophie Hardcastle holds a raw talent of shaping works worthy of discovery. Her …
My Ongoing Battle with Depression
Mental illness sucks. That’s the simplest way to put it. No matter what aspect you deal with, I can pretty much guarantee that you wouldn’t …
Stop Judging People for How They Look
Stop judging people for how they look, how much they weigh, or how they are. Just don’t judge people. Don’t pass along mean comments about …
Movements of the Mind
It’s a colorful darkness. Pitch black with lights flashing everywhere and fireworks. But exploding with words — some that I want to hear and some …
Joe College by Lanny Larcinese
“Joe College” is an excerpt from Lanny Larcinese’s memoir, which is a work in progress. I grew up during the fifties and sixties and spent a lot …