I’ve vaguely heard of the O. Henry Award for short stories, but never really paid attention. Now that I’m settling into my writing life, I want one. I know I should just write a story because it needs to be told and not to win something, but darn it, I’m only human. I WANT THIS… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Musings
Proud Momma
These wonderful writers and poets took part in my Lit Crawl Brooklyn event, When Brooklyn Was Brooklyn, and made me truly excited for the book that will follow. Congratulation on a job well done, ladies. The next stage of this project will be even better! xoxo, Raquel Ivelisse
A Soundtrack for the Canopy
When I write a story, I have to play it as a movie in my head before I can really get it on paper. As with most movies, the soundtrack can make or break it. I sometimes carefully put together a playlist of songs that fit the “film” to help me write. But the other… Read more »