There were thirty days in April and I wrote and published something on this blog for twenty-six of them. It is amazing what a writer or any human being can do when they challenge themselves and make a commitment. But then again, that is the story that we tell ourselves. We tell ourselves what we …
Over the weekend, Jessica, a writer and teacher, went to social media to ask for help. She is starting her battle with cancer. At 32 years of age, she is about to battle for her life and she is facing it with the dignity and grace of both a lady and a warrior. Treatment is …
He's not your real father. So don't expect him to care. She's not your real kid so don't expect her to love you. Step-kids aren't really kids. And Step-parents are just playing a game that they can stop at any time. But my Papa loves me. He shows me everyday and has always got my back. Years …
I will wear my school colors today, because to today is Remembrance Day at Virginia Tech. In 2007, a student went on a violent rampage killing 32 people and then himself. It was a horrible day. The peaceful Virginia Tech campus was shattered and the world's eyes focused in on Tech. I am proud to …
Yesterday, there was a blog post that was making its rounds on Facebook. The title was perfect and caught a lot of people's eyes; Please Shut up: Why self-promotion as an author doesn't work. And naturally spark conversation. The gist is that you need to pull readers towards you and not push them away by …
When I was twelve years old, I got the very best present in the world, my Papa. He didn't come exactly on my birthday. I don't even remember the exact day, but when he came in to my Mom's life. He made sure she was in mine again. We finish each other's sentences. And if you …
A new day. April 13th. Two months since Blood Child came out and I have three five star reviews, which is awesome. As of today, nearly two hundred copies of Blood Child are out in the world. It is weird, wonderful and still completely surreal. The book is selling. My book is selling. I am …
Dear Gluten-Free Pizza, Please don't tease me any more. Please don't make promises that you are going to taste great or that I won't be able to tell the difference. Seriously... I will know even though we both know that I can no longer have real pizza and don't quite remember the taste of it. …
In the mix of all that life offers, it is easy to get caught up and go along for the ride. Seven hours in a math class today and my brain was real and truly fried. It crispy and crunch and best served with tarter sauce. We all get caught up on the roller coaster …
Six days, six pages and a cold. This morning, I so wished badly not to have to get out of bed and go to work. Even as I type this I am contemplating how badly I need to go to work this evening. I am thinking that I made a mistake coming to work. My …
Lucinda Rose 