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July 12, 2021

From the Mountaintops: 5 Hikes for Inspiration

Getting out into nature can be that impetus to get your creative juice flowing again. Here are 5 hikes in the USA that just might do it for you.
July 11, 2021

Sometimes Technology Wins

Sometimes we win. Sometimes, it's the machines.
June 30, 2021

Question Me an Answer…

Sometimes questions left unasked can result in surprising things...
June 29, 2021

My Favorite Things: The Tiger

My favorite things: The Tiger, a wonderful rescue ShihTzu.
June 26, 2021

Book Review: Mimi Lee Cracks the Code

Cozy mystery review: Mimi Lee Breaks the Code, a fun, fantastical episode in the Sassy Cat Mysteries!
June 24, 2021

Divergent Memory of a Burning Heap

Our memories diverge from one another. Sometimes there's joy to be found in the divergence - sometimes there's a painful reality to discover.
June 23, 2021

Fantasy Fiction Writing Prompts

Try some fantasy writing prompts to help get the juices flowing.
June 21, 2021

A Peak Inside the Flock of MockingOwls: Our Work Spaces

Scattered across the globe, the MockingOwls have found some lovely creative workspaces at home and away.
June 19, 2021

Juneteenth is Only the Beginning

Juneteenth is a beginning. But it's only just that.
June 17, 2021

My Favorite Things: Black Swans

Black swans, a unique, beautiful, and wonderful waterfowl from Down Under.
June 16, 2021

25 Budget-Friendly Destinations for the Post-COVID World

25 fantastic budget-friendly destinations to consider for your post-COVID travel plans.
June 15, 2021

Writing Prompts: Clean, Cozy Romance

Feeling stuck? Try these 4 romance writing prompts to get moving again.
June 14, 2021

Writing Prompts: Paranormal Fiction

Writing prompt for paranormal fiction.
June 13, 2021

The Flood

**Trigger warning: This piece deals with sensitive subject matters including suicide, survivor grief, death, depression, supernatural beings, and anxiety. Please be advised when reading.** From Julie:  […]
June 11, 2021

Book Review: Sealfinger

Looking for a fun crime caper in the bent of the Florida capers? Check out our review on Sealfinger, a twist on the genre, set in the UK.
June 10, 2021

Positivity Corner: The Power of a Pony Bead

Putting some positivity into the world can be as simple as giving a pony bead bracelet or buying someone's coffee for them.
June 10, 2021

Creative Outlets for Pure Joy

Even as paid creatives, working in writing, artwork, and more all the time, we need creative outlets - things that won't be monetized.
June 8, 2021

Amazed By History: My Take on Concrete Cowboy

When I began watching the movie, I realized how much of a contrasting concept the story contained. It isn't just about cowboys riding horses within city limits, it’s about a community of Black cowboys living life, with cowboy rules and ways that built character and family with one another.
June 6, 2021

Central Park – A Quick Observation

Observation in verse.
June 5, 2021

Honeybush Tea: A Sadly Deceptive Name

Our review of a South African tea: honeybush.