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I Feel Like a Bee with No Wings
Hello my loves. I've been away for a while. Don't fret, I haven't been lost in the midst of writer's block. In fact, I've been lost within myself. I've been terribly unwell these past few months. I've spent many weeks confined to my bed, and then given medication to which I had an allergic reaction, too. My face flared up, burning red, like someone had placed two hot irons on my pale cheeks. It swelled and nearly covered my eyes - it was awfully itchy.
By Rosie J. Sargent2 years ago in Journal
Vocal Deep Cuts 5
Another Monday, another random picture of deeply sliced fruit, means only one thing - another edition of Vocal Deep Cuts. I said when I published the first edition of this series that I would continue doing it if there was continued interest in it. I am pleased to say there has been, and here we are for the 5th in the series.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Journal
Thank You Wes
So I realized today is the birthday of Wesley Earl Craven aka the Master of Horror aka my number one top favorite filmmaker ever aka one of my heroes of writing. Wes Craven’s life was no doubt defined by the great body of cinema that he left behind and I wanted to highlight his cinematic masterpieces that helped to shape me as an artist.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Journal
On Creative Burnout
I've hit a wall, and I'm probably burnt out creatively. I've been thinking to myself: I can't be burnt out right now. In fact, I feel like I'm in a sort of creative flow at the moment. I've been writing frequently, and big ideas have been at the forefront of my mind, so how can I sit here and make this claim?
By Ashley Lima2 years ago in Journal
On the Edge of a 1800s Hong Kong Graveyard
I look out the window of my apartment. It's a graveyard out there. Not good vibes, or favorable Feng shui, as they say here. The tombstones line up in rows beneath my bedroom window. I check to make sure my bed isn’t facing the same direction. The atmosphere grows heavy.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Journal
Why I Use Vocal
I joined Vocal in May of 2021. I found it when I was looking for writing contests to enter, something I've always enjoyed doing in my spare time. I began to use the platform periodically when a challenge held my interest, but I was never super active on the website until May of this year.
By Ashley Lima2 years ago in Journal
