I have been keeping it a secret that, for the last two and a half years, I went back to finish my degree. Originally, I started in Neuroscience, but switched over to Psychology. Though, I still have an unhealthy obsession with the brain. I wanted to pursue my education without the pressure of finishing or… Continue reading Surprise, I Graduated!
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Before you go – poem
Before you go, Tell me where To put my heart. And if you leave Tell me where To put my memories. And if I stay, Tell me how To keep breathing.
A Villainess Goes to Therapy: Part 2
Photo by HAYDER AlABBAS on Pexels.com Part 2 Khawla tried her best not to laugh as she walked out of the good doctor’s building. Her laugh often made people uncomfortable since it added in sounds that were not meant for human ears. Even cats hated the sound of her laughter, and that was saying something… Continue reading A Villainess Goes to Therapy: Part 2
A Villainess Goes to Therapy
From a collection of unpublished short stories by Jona Nightingale Part 1 Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Khawla sat in the room and waited for the therapist to speak. She could hear the rapid beating of his heart and the sharp inhale that signaled he was regretting all his life choices if it led… Continue reading A Villainess Goes to Therapy
Robots and Restitution
A short story from Family Dinner - a collection of short stories. Photo by Tobi on Pexels.com Sarah walked into the cabin and paused, waiting for the memory of the place to wash over her like it always did. She was 16 years old and told her grandfather how much meat they’d have for winter. … Continue reading Robots and Restitution
Welcome to July
Hello again It's been awhile, a few months of what do I do now, and how to create a place I can keep coming back to. So here is my truth, I want to be an international best-selling writer and poet. In the event that happens, I hope to elevate O.W.N. voices and create a… Continue reading Welcome to July
How to Write a 50,000 word Book in 45 Days
Photo by KoolShooters on Pexels.com Writing a book is time-consuming, but worth it. If your goal is to write a short and sweet book, that's to the point without much fanfare. This little writing guide is for you. Do keep in mind that this works well for thrillers, romance, and slice of life book genres.… Continue reading How to Write a 50,000 word Book in 45 Days
The Icarian Task of Writing a Book in 45 Days
Photo by Lukas Rychvalsky How do you feel about failure? I take on Icarian tasks all the time, knowing that failure is the likely outcome. There is no amount of effort or motivation that will get you through this, except if the stars align, and you get your shit together. Thus, my attempt to write… Continue reading The Icarian Task of Writing a Book in 45 Days
Day 44 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
The end is in sight, but not for me. This project has taught me a lot of things about myself, but the most important is that art should not be rushed. I don't have an editor or agent breathing down my neck to get a manuscript done, so why am I rushing. To be fair,… Continue reading Day 44 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 43 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
I have this weird feeling in my heart of falling in love with a place for the first time. Traveling has always been a love of mine and for the past few months as I have hopped from one plane to the next, I have wondered if I would ever find another place I felt… Continue reading Day 43 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Jona Nightingale 