Swinging into April
Hello, Write Edge readers! We’ve made it through the first quarter of the year, although I’m sure most of you would agree with the thought that we wish we could fast-forward through this quarter. COVID-19 has challenged our world and communities in unbelievable ways. I wonder how it will shape our futures.
One way that people cope with trying times is art. The best art takes what we know and stretches it so that it encompasses all of us. This week’s motivational quote hints at this, and if you’re a creative person I would urge you to stick with your artistic pursuits. If you’re not, give something creative a try. It’ll make you feel better in ways you can’t even anticipate right now.
“Children know perfectly well that unicorns aren’t real, but they also know that books about unicorns, if they are good books, are true books.”— Ursula K. Le Guin
I’ve also posted this week’s short fiction for you. I’m in the middle of reading a book that is part spy novel, part dystopian, which probably influenced where my brain was headed for this week’s story. Here’s a quick excerpt:
He rolled his eyes.
“You and the police,” he said. “That’s all anybody talks about. ‘Did you remember anything, Max?’ ‘Who hit you, Max?’ ‘Why were you running across the street, Max?’ ‘What’s your real name, Max?’ The questions are starting to get old.”
Read the full story now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop!
In the middle of the week, I’ll have a brand new book review for you. Tomorrow sees the release of Strike Me Down by Mindy Mejia. On Wednesday I’ll let you know what I thought of the book. Come back for my review on The Write Edge Bookshelf!
On Friday it’s back to parenting adventures. I’ll share with you some of the highs and lows of these restricted times due to the coronavirus. Find out how our family is coping on Growth Chart.
Stay safe, wash your hands, and take care of one another, readers. We’re all in this together. Please remember that as you make decisions about social distancing.
Have a good week!
E.R.G.
