I’ve had this post in my drafts for quite a while thinking I would write up an introduction as I normally do. But life kept getting in the way and my head has been elsewhere lately. As always, these Creative … Continue reading Favorite Creative Nonfiction 2nd Quarter
I am a sucker for lush language and vivid visuals (and alliteration, lol!) in storytelling. But too much of a good thing can be a distraction. The creative nonfiction stories I bring you today have these two elements in common … Continue reading Favorite Creative Nonfiction 1st quarter 2022
As I was putting this post together it dawned on me that these six pieces are all family stories. Each is poignant, personal, and an example of heart stopping story-telling. Barlow Adams allows us a look into families of circumstance. … Continue reading Favorite Creative Nonfiction: 4th Quarter 2021
Life is amazing even when it’s not. Even when it’s another ordinary day filled with ordinary chores and responsibilities. Because….because….one small, seemingly insignificant thing can happen to turn it all upside down. These six stories, all set within ordinary days, … Continue reading Favorite Creative Nonfiction: 3rd Quarter 2021
Moms. I don’t know about sons and mothers but I can tell you a bit about daughters and mothers. I can tell you it’s rarely an uncomplicated relationship. We love our moms in most cases but we don’t understand her. … Continue reading Favorite Creative Nonfiction: 2nd Quarter 2021
With the holidays upon us I decided to go ahead and post my fourth quarter Favorites . I’m currently reading some books I plan to review here plus I have a post or two percolating so I don’t think I’ll … Continue reading Favorite Reads, Last Quarter-ish
Every single essay on this list is a story that had to be told. Every single one had me nodding my head and thinking, “Yes. I needed to read this right now.” I love fiction and I love poetry but … Continue reading Favorite Nonfiction, 3rd Quarter
Charlotte Hamrick 