I write because I read. I read because I write.
Among the several authors I admire, I have two who have never failed to stir something inside me whenever I read their work. They are Mitch Albom, author of Tuesdays with Morrie, and Maya Angelou, the poetess and writer behind I Know Why the Caged Birds Sings. Mitch Albom and Maya Angelou The Artsy Reader’s… Continue reading Questions for my favorite authors
After a quick check on my Top Ten Tuesday tab, I've figured my last entry was June 7, 2016 (four years ago!!!) where I shared the 10 reasons why I love reading. I cannot believe that it has been that long ago as I still vividly have the joyful memory of revisiting the books I've… Continue reading 10 books i loved but never reviewed
It starts with the usual scene. The hibiscus bush void of bloom, filled with sharp twigs like fangs of the past, looking at him from his bedroom window. The door less-an-inch open like a defeated sigh. The bedsheet crumpled, free of human warmth. The duplicate cold key, slouched. The screech of tires against the gravel… Continue reading dawning dreams: a 100-word story
(Note: This tag is stolen from my dearie Jade. I am guilty beyond reasonable doubt; I am willing to pay the price of this crime. ^___^ ) It's a Monday morning and my work email is (surprisingly) quiet and empty. Perhaps like a little street in a province at 12:30 AM. So I decided to… Continue reading The Entertainer Book Tag
I'm participating (finally) for the first time to my dearie Jade's Writer's Quote Wednesday (WQW) and my first quote is from the Still I Rise woman, Maya Angelou and her words that have been "the force" that pushed me to write this blog almost three years ago. (Woah! Time flies! :D) In my first post, Agony published… Continue reading ending agony (WQW)
“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” ― Louis L'Amour My mind’s once a desert, barren and wordless, until it found its oasis, with these writing wells: --- Personal and Lists Posts Maya Angelou Inspiration for: Agony (first post) and Ending Agony. - Mitch Albom Inspiration… Continue reading Writing Wells: People Behind My Words
“Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.” ― William Arthur Ward We are all wonderfully made yes, the Bible said. But there are souls we can't help but admire, 'cause they serve as inspiration to aspire.… Continue reading Admirable Souls
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings A look back, to the words that pushed me to start this blog. A back track, to the quote that gave me a brave heart to write. Photo credit: Quote Fancy --- After three calls from three lovely… Continue reading Agony
“We live and breathe words.” ― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince With a heartfelt thanks to Laduchessederat, the prompt for The Great Book of Lists for this week is written by yours truly. YES, me! ❤ ❤ ❤ And you know I am a quote junkie so you probably know what will happen next. 😀 "Words, as simple as they may seem, possess… Continue reading Moving Words
A Reading Writer 