Julie Lacksonen
Bio
Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.
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In the Dark. Top Story - October 2021.
This perfect storm of frightening events led to the most harrowing experience of my life. My name is Dominic. Since I’m a poor 19-year-old, I don’t have a car. I work the night shift at a retirement home. Usually, it’s a cakewalk. Occasionally, residents will sleepwalk or absentmindedly leave their rooms. It’s easy enough to get them sorted.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Beat
Les is More
So many people in our lives become acquaintances. We may smile and wave at each other. We may exchange pleasantries. It’s nice to have such people around. It’s even more special when we can truly call someone a friend. Les (Lesley Anne Weatherdale) is someone easy to befriend. Not only does her smile make me want to smile back, but she is also intelligent, kind, and generous. I am so honored that I can call Les a friend.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Viva
Fun with Grammar
There is nothing more grating to an author’s ears or eyes than hearing or seeing poor grammar. I know I’m “preaching to the choir” on this topic, and yet, I’ve seen many grammatical errors right here on Vocal. I’ve been caught a few times myself. Usually it’s just a typo, but more on that later. Some people would be well advised to get the free version of Grammarly. At least twice, I stopped reading stories because the grammar was atrocious.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Education
The Sevenwaters Series
It was quite by accident that I started reading one of my favorite fantasy book series. I was searching for something to read on a long airplane flight. I happened to be in a grocery store I don’t usually patronize. Their book section pulled me in, and I found one I couldn’t resist. It’s called, “Daughter of the Forest,” by Juliet Marillier. It spoke to me because I was headed from Arizona to a wooded area of Minnesota. The book is an historical fantasy story which was originally intended to be the first of a trilogy. The series did so well that Marillier expanded it to a total of seven books. Appropriate, considering the property owned by the Sevenwaters clan, is named for the seven rivers which empty into the lake on their forested land.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Geeks
