by amiemccracken | Feb 5, 2013 | about me
When I was 21, I had a series of strokes because of a blood clot in my brain. I had a migraine for four days, I went into the ICU at the hospital for three, and then I spent 18 months on blood thinners. I was told by my first neurologist that I couldn’t continue...
by amiemccracken | Dec 13, 2012 | about me, writing
I had the express privilege of traveling to Devon England for a writing retreat in November. It was hosted by Charlie at Urban Writers’ Retreat. She spent the whole week overfeeding us with cake and vegetables and tea. The cottage was something out of Jane...
by amiemccracken | Oct 25, 2012 | about me, writing
Passion. Is it something we all inherently have or is it something I need to find like a magic flower hidden in a fairy forest among moss and squirrels? I have always been in the pursuit of passion. Witnessing dreams come to fruition for others sends me spiraling into...
by amiemccracken | Oct 2, 2012 | about me
I realized after I posted my Ireland pictures that I hadn’t posted any of my Egypt trip. We went down there to meet up with my parents and cruise the Nile as well as visit the pyramids. It was heavenly (though completely, uncomfortably hot). And it was very...
by amiemccracken | Sep 25, 2012 | about me
I’ve come a long way this year, from working full time for an engineering company to dropping to part time and then leaving entirely to freelance as an editor (my dream!).I’ve read 66 books and written most of a novel along with multiple short stories and...
by amiemccracken | Sep 13, 2012 | about me
I started a yoga class a few weeks ago. I’ve wanted to do it for probably years, I just never had the guts to go (I’m an extreme introvert and completely shy if you didn’t know). I finally bucked up and went and wish I hadn’t been such a...
