women who write

  • What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts? People always tell you to “think positive.” Which is adorable. That’s like telling someone whose kitchen is on fire, “Have you tried… not having flames?” Or… “Hey, remember that embarrassing thing you did in 2008?” Why yes, Brain. I was trying to enjoy my coffee, but…

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  • Dear University,

    I finally graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing & English. Here’s what four years of school taught me, why I’m ridiculously proud of it, and why my next assignment is 140,000 words long.

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  • I live near Joshua Tree. Not in Joshua Tree. I have not fully ascended into desert wizard status. I still require air conditioning, iced tea, and occasional contact with civilization. But I live close enough that when people leave one-star reviews of Joshua Tree National Park, I can read them while staring out the window…

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  • Luxury? No. Survival.

    What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? If you’d asked me this question when I was younger, I probably would’ve said books. Or coffee. Or maybe the internet because apparently I need to know the life story of a random actor at 2:17 in the morning. Now? Air conditioning. Without hesitation. Without debate. Without…

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