This month begins National Novel Writing month and I know that many folks are already feverish writing working on their novels. I still have some minor things to finish up with Blood Child and she should be out by the end of the month, but while I am waiting I am going to be writing and …
Author: rosereads
A writer, a poet and all around book lover. I write for the same reason that I read, because it fills my life with joy and meaning. Books and a love of words has given me a career and once a trip abroad.
A dear friend suggested that I turn my love of books into this blog. So, here we are. As a full time teacher, you can expect me to do my homework and post at least once a week.
The fall wind blows through the trees no matter where I am to remind me that today is Halloween, today is a day to remember the dead. The beloved dead, our ancestors and friends who have walked before us into the unknown. For Catholics, soon will come the celebration for the faithful departed. Many will …
High Heel Philosophy
High heels, high hopes dreams on an unsteady foundation like wearing stilettos for the first time everyone falls down and we all live to see the next day
Writing in the Dark
Depression and self-doubt are my two greatest struggles as a writer. Reading one my favorite author's blogs, I realized that I spent more time with depression and its friend self-doubt than I have spent working on the craft of writing or any of my other passions. It weights on me, holds me down and keeps …
Sleepy Day, Birthday Day.
Sleepy day. Birthday day. Great lunch with friends and then a trip to the new Burlington Coat Factory and group costumes for all the teachers at my school. Hint it involves eight teachers in plaid cowboy shirts Before we were back at school, I regretted the ice cream I had for lunch. It was …
Yet Another Manic Monday
This week, I will turn 38 years old. This past weekend, I decided to celebrate my birthday with a party. Why? Why not? Too much of my life in the past year involved going and going with not much enjoying. So a break was in order. It was a great break. Friday, I went to …
Wandering through Adulthood
Lately, I have been doings something that I hate. Letting life live me instead of the other way around. One thing or another has taken me away from the things I want, while I spin my wheels trying to hold on to what I have. Adulthood. Recently, I have been contemplating leaving teaching. For many …
Book Review: No Lasting Burial
No Lasting Burial by Stant Litore Available on Amazon in both Paperback and Kindle Formats Another fabulous installment of the Zombie Bible by Stant Litore. In this installment of the Zombie Bible by Stant Litore, we find ourselves in the Gospel of Luke, outside a small village that has been spirituality and physical torn by …
Happy Anniversary!!!
Today is the two year anniversary of my first blog posted. Wow... Two years. When I began this blog on the advice of a friend, I didn't know where it would lead me. I hope it would form the basis of a much larger writing career. This blog has been my laboratory. I have grown …
Notes from the Equinox
I didn't make it to church, today. I needed time to clean, grade and write, but just because they are mundane things doesn't mean they can't have spiritual component. The equinoxes are days of balance. Times to get rid of what has been keeping balance from our lives. Lately, I have been on a teeter-totter: flying …
Lucinda Rose 