For Women's History Month in 2023, I decided to compile a list of great women writers from around the world and throughout the centuries. Elizabeth Acevedo Elizabeth Acevedo was only 14 years old when she started competing in poetry slams. Born to Dominican immigrant parents, she grew up in Harlem, New York. She went on … Continue reading These Women Write (Part One)
Musings
Everywhere You Look: Wonders in Hawaii, Wonders at Home
There’s nothing like going to an exotic island in the middle of the ocean to shake up your worldview and give you some good writing inspiration. Before venturing to the Rainbow State, whenever I thought of Hawaii, I pictured white sandy beaches, white hot sun, and lots of tourists. Those things are definitely there too, … Continue reading Everywhere You Look: Wonders in Hawaii, Wonders at Home
“Pumbaa, Not in Front of the Kids!” Smashing the Fourth Wall in The Lion King
Last week, my husband and I saw the new live action version of The Lion King. I know a lot of people get worked up about whether or not the new live action versions of the old Disney classics are worth the time and effort that are being put into them, but generally speaking, we’ve … Continue reading “Pumbaa, Not in Front of the Kids!” Smashing the Fourth Wall in The Lion King
To Infinity, and Beyond!
From what Google tells me today is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. I love that Google did a doodle for that historic event. Space exploration is one of my favorite science/sci-fi subjects. It utilizes two key human instincts—creativity and exploration. Humans have always been curious, working to keep pushing onward into unknown frontiers. … Continue reading To Infinity, and Beyond!
Submarine Musings, or The Library Welcomes Me Home
I recently had an idea for a story that would take place on a submarine. Problem is, I know nothing about submarines. And it’s been a long time since I’ve had to do so much research for something would be so fundamental for the story I was writing. I mean, if the entire story takes … Continue reading Submarine Musings, or The Library Welcomes Me Home
Jordan Radford Writes 