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How reading together can pull us back into books, thought, and each other.
Number your days and live in the moment.
Saving the planet requires bridging the gap between knowledge and action, and that can only be done by love
I started writing letters at the ripe old age of six. My best friend had moved out of town, and I was eager to keep in touch. I cannot remember what our correspondence was like back in those days; all I know is that we're still in touch but have upgraded to using newer tech - that is, WhatsApp.
"Europe is good, it's better there," she said, and I wasn't surprised she would think that. Everyone thought that. Well, except the Europeans. "You don't have a boyfriend," she observed, to my amusement. "That's good, actually. Men in Europe are... more refined. Cultured. They like literature, and art... they have more...
Flash fiction has risen in popularity in the past forty years, and these days, there are many publications dedicated solely to publishing such micro-stories. I cannot remember how I started writing these short-shorts, but I've been doing it on and off for several years, and even more so since I started working at Havok.
Style. It's the signature that sets you apart. It's the magic that makes your art special. It's the flair that's so easy to see in others' work but hard to find in your own. How do I find my style? is a question every young artist has asked early in their creative journey.
Last summer, I was asked by a couple of indie authors to read and review their books. I agreed, happy to help spread the word about their work. However, I am always a little scared whenever I accept a review copy from a non-traditionally published writer. I want to help them.
The royal family spent several months every year vacationing at their summer palace. The vast ivory castle sprawled over lush acres of greenery, overlooking the sea on one side and the wild country forest on the other. The Queen particularly hated it.