I am the girl who draws stories from thin air I ponder the line between fantasy and reality I hear the whisper of the air …
Finding Fall by Andi Perkins
“Finding Fall” is one of the August Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. I stand completely still as the …
Your Journal: A Gift to Your Future
Paging through my old journal a few weeks ago, I came upon an entry describing the delicious home cooking of a dear friend. She grew …
August Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Ally Cronin, Natalie Kovach, Ishani R., Masooma Memon, and April Howard
These entries from August’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments …
Kissing Boys That Taste Like Ink and Spitting Fire in Motel Sinks by Lindsey Hobart
The first boy I kiss doesn’t write. He doesn’t understand why my bedroom walls tell stories that are sixteen years too long. He does not …
When You Think About Fiction
What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you think about fiction? Do you suppose something that is so often described as …
A Letter to You
To the Ask Lara readers who read and believe in my words, this one is for you… This past week I had the honor of going …
When You Must Be True
I think there comes a moment for many of us in this “millenial” generation where the world just becomes confusing again. For many, the first really …
#GERMreads The Wrath and the Dawn Wrap-Up: An Interview with Renée Ahdieh
The past month of July in #GERMreads, we had the pleasure of reading The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh, a YA retelling of …