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LUXURY AND HISTORY AT THE JEFFERSON IN RICHMOND, VA

This article originally appeared on WanderWithWonder.com. The Jefferson describes its historic five-star hotel in Richmond, VA as “authentically opulent” and “eternally relevant.” Built in 1895 by Lewis Ginter, a wealthy businessman who spent millions planning, constructing and furnishing the hotel, it is no surprise that The Jefferson earned a place on the National Register of Historic…

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ESSAY PUBLISHED IN ANIMAL LITERARY MAGAZINE

I’m thrilled to announce my essay “The Essence of Escape,” was published in Animal Literary Magazine. To read my essay, and all the other great work in this magazine, you can visit their website.

ESSAY PUBLISHED IN THE LINDENWOOD REVIEW (HONORABLE MENTION)

I’m thrilled to announce my essay “How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Raven,” received an Honorable Mention in the lyric essay contest for Issue 7 of The Lindenwood Review. To read my essay, and all the other great work in this magazine, you can purchase the magazine or read selected free online essays (including…

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Two Options for Lodging in La Conner, WA

La Conner Channel Lodge and La Conner Country Inn offers a different experience. The La Conner Channel Lodge is on the more luxurious side and mostly geared toward couples. La Conner Country is more family-oriented with larger and pet-friendly rooms. Both are steps away from La Conner’s downtown shopping, dining, and museums. Read more at…

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The Silverwater Cafe in Port Townsend, WA

After seeing the menu in the Starlight Lounge at the Rose Theater, I put the Silverwater Cafe on my dining list for my next trip to Port Townsend, WA. The cafe has been a thriving Port Townsend restaurant for 27 years and is now one of my favorite restaurants in Port Townsend, WA. Read more at “Heavenly…

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Character Interview by Lara Dunning #WW #FF #fridayflash #vampire

In my MFA class we’ve been doing a lot of great exercises to help us understand our characters and their motivations better. Thought I’d post this for my protagonist this week and my antagonist next week. Interview with my character LeVella Hart By Lara Dunning Q: Tell me about your past? A: Like what? My crazy Grandpa,…

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The Long Drive Home #poetry #poem

The Long Drive Home I traverse the line between reality and moments Moments of words, prose and poetry Moments that will sustain me On this dark, winding black ribbon The blinding lights reinforce I am an outsider now I resist, The alien landscape pulls How can I ever go back to the Real World?    

Get Serious and Write – 10 Days of Writing Abandon #fridayflash

    It’s Time to Get Serious and Write      Today kicks off my 10 intensive residency with the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts for my Masters in Fine Arts. The residency is full of great writing workshops and classes. Mentally, it feels so good be able to set everything else aside and solely focus on what I love doing –…

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Midnight Snow #poem #poetry #mother #memories

I need to catch up on somethings this week. Here’s a poem I posted last year. Midnight Snow Mother’s voice in the night Whispering sweet delight Midnight snow is falling   Warm hands clasp as one Each step snowy fun Nose tickled by a flake or two Midnight snow is falling   Soft and silent…

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Kingfisher #fridayflash #poem

The first time I saw this picture I immediately thought of the Kingfisher’s we have here in the Pacific Northwest. Kingfisher, kingfisher Sing me a song Of where you go When the nights are long   You brave the ocean and the snowy breeze Where do you huddle On nights like these?