The bells of the Badia were ringing the hour when Vittorio Calandra ground his three hundredth disc of glass and finally understood that he had failed. He set the lap down on the bench, rubbed the grit from between his fingers, and held the lens to the window. Through it, the rooftops of Florence swam … Continue reading The Grinder of Light
Creative Writing
The Watch That Wouldn’t Keep Time
The pocket watch sat at the bottom of a shoebox marked "ESTATE - MISC," and Nora Quill almost didn't notice it. She'd spent three hours sorting through the contents of a storage unit her great-aunt had left behind, mostly old letters and a moth-eaten quilt, when her fingers brushed cold metal beneath a layer of … Continue reading The Watch That Wouldn’t Keep Time
The Assigned
The letter arrived, as it always did, on the morning of a child's eighteenth birthday... printed on government-issue cream cardstock, sealed with the blue wax emblem of the Bureau of Productive Placement, and slid under the front door at precisely 6:00 a.m. by a courier who never knocked and was never seen. Nora Calloway found … Continue reading The Assigned
The Space Between Us
The thing about small towns is that everyone knows your name — and your family's name, and your grandfather's grudges, and the particular shade of bitterness your people have carried for three generations. Nora Callahan had grown up knowing two things as absolute truth: that the Callahans made the best bourbon peach jam in Harrow … Continue reading The Space Between Us
Welcome to The Blogger Games III!
Greetings, fellow bloggers and internet enthusiasts! It's that time again - time to flex those writing muscles, unleash your creativity, and go for the gold in The Blogger Games III! As the world turns its eyes to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games starting this Friday, July 26, we're bringing you our own virtual spectacle … Continue reading Welcome to The Blogger Games III!
10 Ways to Stay Motivated in Creative Writing
The world of creative writing is a captivating realm where imagination knows no bounds. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, a poet, or a content creator, embarking on a creative writing journey can be both exhilarating and challenging. Yet, like any artistic pursuit, maintaining motivation is essential for consistent progress and the evolution of your craft. … Continue reading 10 Ways to Stay Motivated in Creative Writing
The Confusing Middle 