Ekta R. Garg's Blog, page 109
February 3, 2017
Newest adventures in parenting posted!
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest adventures in parenting. Today I tackle the art of the lie. Here’s an excerpt: It’s a tough call. When do we let go just enough to give them confidence to grow up while still protecting them? I’m not sure if I understand where that line is. Read […]
February 2, 2017
Short story ideas posted!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the writing prompts I’m considering for Monday’s flash (‘ish) fiction. :> They include a creepy message, a dark hallway, and a note that could potentially get a person in trouble. Want to read the full prompts or write along with me? Find them now on The Write Edge Writing […]
February 1, 2017
Happy birthday to The Write Edge and me!
Hello, Write Edge readers! Thank you, first of all, so much for your love and support of The Write Edge. Seven years ago I started blogging in an effort to use reverse psychology on myself. As the mother of two young children at the time, I needed an external force to motivate me to write […]
January 30, 2017
Coming up: The best day of the year
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I hope you’ve had a good weekend, and for those of you surrounded by winter’s chill I hope you’ve stayed warm. As I sit here typing, I’m watching snow creep down the skylight as if it’s on a stealthy plan to join the other troops on the ground. Even as […]
January 27, 2017
Newest Growth Chart now up!
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest parenting adventures for you. Here’s a quick excerpt: Out of the blue Eight held up her spoon to her eye level and examined it. “Garbanzo beans are so cute!” she said. Read all of the Spurts now on Growth Chart! Have a great weekend, readers! E.R.G.Filed under: […]
January 25, 2017
Latest book review posted!
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest book review for you. Here’s an except of my review of The Girl Before by JP Delaney: Author JP Delaney gives readers a book that moves at a breakneck pace. Telling the story in chapters that alternate between Emma and Jane’s points of view, Delaney pushes the story […]
January 22, 2017
Taking care of those moments
Good morning, Write Edge readers! We’ve entered a new era in our country, and I realize many people are struggling with the change. After seeing the peaceful marches and protests on Saturday, I do believe we saw a living example of people taking care of a moment that mattered deeply to them. This week’s motivational […]
January 20, 2017
Newest parenting adventures posted!
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest parenting adventures for you. Here’s an excerpt: “You came to me for help,” I said mildly. “Do you want me to help you, or do you want me to just say it’s really good and let you go on your way?” “I want you to say it’s […]
January 18, 2017
Short story ideas posted!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the short story prompts I’m considering for next week’s short fiction. They include complicated love and stolen jewels. Want to know more? Read the full prompts now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop! Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed under: Creative writing, Short stories, weekly fiction, Writing Prompts Tagged: […]
January 17, 2017
New book review now up!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest book review for you. Today I’m letting you know what I thought of last week’s debut, The Second Mrs. Hockaday. Here’s an excerpt of my book review: Despite this being her first novel, Rivers sets for herself an ambitious format: she tells the entire novel through letters, […]
