10.24.16 A warning to others (or) how not to get published in an anthology
This is my favorite Demotivational Poster: As a writer, there are any number of ways to break into the business. The best ones involve sales of stories and books and notice and applause by the world. But all writers have at least one of the other kinds of stories. The kind where even as you’re living…
Read More10.10.16 Berry, flashin’ those high beams
We all deserve the same level of treatment, the same level of respect. And if I could guarantee that no one would ever give me a pass again for whatever superficial element of my appearance might make them decide to do so — so that everyone else’s appearance would also not matter when it comes to violations of the law — I would happily pay the fine.
Read More10.03.16 Debates and ‘Denial’: ‘There aren’t enough films about teamwork’
The fact is that your vote counts, even in a state where we “know” the result ahead of time. It counts as much as your getting vaccinated does. It counts as much as you paying the right amount of taxes. When you don’t, when many don’t, and we’re all made weaker for it.
Read More09.25.16 Why the fault’s not in ‘the media’ – it’s in ourselves
During the election cycle, the next time you want to throw shade on “the media,” remember that it didn’t have to end up this way. We had chances and choices. And now we have the media system we deserve.
Read More9.6.16 ‘Do there have to be zombies in it?’
Before the show was picked up by AMC for domestic and Fox for international, its creator Frank Darabont presented the first version of the script to NBC, with whom he had an overall deal. According to Hurd, their response was, “Do there have to be zombies [in it].” NBC then asked Darabont if the show…
Read More9.4.16 ‘August was a heavy month and now the nights are drawing in’
August was a heavy month And now the nights are drawing in — Bob Geldof It’s not so weird to want some time off. It can be a little weird to take time off when you a) make your own schedule and b) are looking to take time off from things most folks might consider…
Read More08.13.16 Exit, pursued by meat bees
The meat bees are humming. We came to this incredible little beauty spot in Three Rivers, California (near the Sierra Mountains) a few days ago; we leave in just a few more. And because of this lucky find on HomeAway, I’m able to sit outside with the latest draft of my story — I’m trying…
Read More7.3.16 ‘Some stories are true that never happened’: Notes on my teacher, Elie Wiesel
We try to remember the good things, yet those slip from us. We try to forget the bad things, yet often they become sticky. But to make the choice to stand as a living memory is a bold, courageous decision – and few can be said to have shouldered that burden better than Elie Wiesel.
Read More6.26.16 ‘It’s not like someone is on set and calling me “sugar tits”‘
These are the stories I want to tell and will push my view of women forward: Allow them to be crazy and shout to the world that we’re women but we’re also having these crazy existential crises you all are having now.
Read More6.25.16 When was the last time you cleaned….
After a wash or two I said, “Honey, do you notice how the washing machine smells a little … mildewy?” Boy, howdy how right I was.
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