KJ Aartila
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Course Corrections for the Writer in the New Year
It’s early for me in the days of deciding to take the writing craft seriously, and take it professional. I’m learning as I go, and plan to use this new year to educate myself, build my writing business and correct the mistakes I know I’ve already made.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Journal
My Little is Growing into a Big
My Little is Growing into a Big My little girl is growing into a wonderful young woman, despite some of my terrible parenting mistakes. She is gregarious, a little bit mischievous, and well-liked by her peers. Adults enjoy her presence, also; including her parents. She is now sixteen, has a boyfriend and a driver’s license. She loves volleybalI and figure skating.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Families
On Stephen King
I love the classics. Dickens, Dante, Faulkner, Thoreau, Poe and so many more. The ideas, the imagery, the feel of the words in my mouth. The thought of their works makes me salivate and my heart quicken. But I love the works of Stephen King. Is this my guilty pleasure? I love the characters he creates, and his ability to weave such strange and extraordinary events into the lives of regular people in a way that seems feasible for anyone. Things happen.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Journal
The Important Matter of Getting a Vocal Top Story . Top Story - December 2022.
The Important Matter of Getting a Vocal Top Story Don't let your ego free-fall. You finally did it! One of your articles made it to Top Story placement! Exciting! You get caught up in the validation, the monetary rewards, the accolades! The feeling of greatness! “Yes! Yes, I am a great writer!”
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Journal
