by amiemccracken | Jul 9, 2013 | book review, books, reading
The Clock of Life by Nancy Klann-Moren is a coming of age story in the American south. It is reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird and brings to life the idea that what is right is better than what feels right. From the very beginning, Nancy promised a good book...
by amiemccracken | Jul 4, 2013 | about me, writing
There are a lot of articles and books and videos and other mediums suggesting that anxiety is linked with creativity. Like this one from Writer Unboxed Or the Insecure Writer’s Support Group Or this video from Ira Glass where he says that most people give up...
by amiemccracken | Jun 27, 2013 | about me, Uncategorized, writing
I’m one of those people who when I watch a movie with sick people (whether puking, virus, bleeding, pustules, zombie apocalypse…well you get the idea), I feel sick myself. I’m empathetic, probably to a grossly exaggerated degree. And it’s not...
by amiemccracken | Jun 25, 2013 | book review, books, reading, story
How the Lizard Got Back Her Legs by Ilana Waters is a fable of sorts. It’s a mixture of Greek tale, fairy tale, moral, and pure story. It’s meant for middle grade readers but is pertinent for anyone. Right from the start, the voice is wonderful....
by amiemccracken | Jun 20, 2013 | about me, design, Germany
I like to write on my walls. My friends and I put bible quotes on all our walls when we were teenagers (we even had a legit business name of The Writing on the Wall). At our last German apartment I filled a whole wall with Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice quotes. And...
