Into summer we go
Hello, Write Edge readers! We’re officially into summer with meals coming from the grill, long days full of sun, and…nowhere to go. As much as I miss traveling right now, I know the best thing for all is to stay put. So that means I continue reading, writing, editing, and (my newest venture) podcasting. This Friday you’ll get to hear me talk again on The Writescast Network, but more on that in a minute.
First, this week’s motivational quote. Now more than ever writers and artists need to raise their voices. Do you want to contribute to the efforts of bettering race relations? Use your creative gifts to express how you feel, even if that’s confused or tired or frustrated. Chances are, dozens or even hundreds or thousands feel the same and need to hear and see your thoughts. The quote below mentions writing, but I think it could really apply to anything that requires speaking out and expressing one’s self:
“If we had to say what writing is, we would have to define it essentially as an act of courage.”—Cynthia Ozick
And now on to this week’s short story. This one is part sentimentality and part a writer’s mind wondering what happened next with characters. I wrote a story a couple of years ago that might qualify as science fiction. I think. I don’t normally write sci-fi, so I don’t know. But it definitely has those elements. In any case, those characters have come back to me off and on since I wrote the story. Here’s the excerpt of what could be another part of it.
Zoe’s ears filled with the memory of her screams when the councilor imprinted her with the insignia of this dimension. It should have been a mark of triumph. It was supposed to be the last painful thing she endured before going home to her parents.
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In the middle of the week, I’ll have a brand new book review for you. In the spring Danielle Trussoni’s newest book, The Ancestor, released. This Gothic novel is a first for me from this author, so you’ll definitely want to know what I thought of it. Check back with me on Wednesday on The Write Edge Bookshelf to find out.
And on Friday it’s back to parenting adventures and Growth Chart. I promise. Really. 
