by amiemccracken | Mar 22, 2012 | about me
There is nothing like feeling you have officially grown up. I feel as though my personality has solidified. That this is the person I will be from now on. I’m sure little things will change, but overall this is me.My Niece, Not Grown Up YetI don’t want that to be. I...
by amiemccracken | Mar 20, 2012 | reading
As part of November’s Autumn Classics Challenge, I read Great Expectations. She prompted us to write about setting this month. And wow does Great Expectations have setting. Obviously the most important is Miss Havisham’s house (which I imagine something...
by amiemccracken | Mar 15, 2012 | book review, books, reading, writing
I have not had the pleasure of reading a book like this in a long time. The Night Circus is really a gem. This is the type of book that students will be studying in years to come. There is so much hidden inside, I simply cannot imagine how Erin Morgenstern does it.The...
by amiemccracken | Mar 13, 2012 | story, writing
I had an experience last week that I have never had before. Let’s see if you can feel what I felt. What do you think? This style is different from what I’m used to, please critique me in the comments.The anticipation; the bouncing knees; the slimy palms;...
by amiemccracken | Mar 8, 2012 | reading, writing
It’s time for the Original Fairy Tales Challenge. I’ve read J.M. Barrie’s The Complete Adventures of Peter Pan. Now let me know what you think of my story about Peter Pan’s mermaids.Credit [Contrapposto on deviantART] She sat on the edge of the...
