Category: My Platform/Why I Write
-
Persevere
Be Your True Self Why does an author write the stories they do? Why do I write characters who persevere through difficulty and crisis in order to become stronger and accept themselves for who they truly are. When I was growing up in the suburbs of Akron, Ohio in the 50’s, a young neighbor boy…
-
What Next?
How do you deal with Trump shenanigans? Aaach! Photo by Karen Lynne Klink My knee-jerk reaction is tending to adopt the same method used when I was faced with childhood abuse—mentally disappear. I have since learned there are better ways to deal: 1. Face your perpetrator. Since I couldn’t do so in real time as…
-
What a Journey!
These last months provided an excellent opportunity to practice what I preach: staying in the moment, meditating, and not getting bogged down by “poor me.”
-
Writing Diversity
I’m an explorer of places and people. Therefore, I began by reading books by and about diverse writers.
-
Embracing Creativity at 79
In a world that often glorifies youth and new beginnings, a 79-year-old writer embarking on an ambitious creative endeavor might seem unusual.
-
Forgotten 19th Century East Texas
This journey became an immersive exploration of 19th century EastTexas, bringing to life the rich history of the region.