by amiemccracken | Jan 10, 2012 | story, writing
There’s nothing quite like a rainy day. I wake to pattering raindrops and smile, stretching in my bed. The light coming through the window is glossy, filtered, hazy. I make coffee and call in sick; it’s a mental health day, a stay-at-home day. I tie my hair back and...
by amiemccracken | Dec 27, 2011 | writing
Ever wondered what really lives among us? Getting coffee in line in front of you is a wizard disguised as a homeless man. The woman behind you on the sidewalk is a fairy masquerading as a stay-at-home mom. A grown woman, I flit among the leaves, relishing the feel of...
by amiemccracken | Dec 20, 2011 | writing
This time present tense came a lot easier. What do you think? Am I horribly morbid?She puts her coin in the vending machine, and the door swishes open to allow entry. Inside the metal box she finds a robe lying on a metal table, undresses, and lies down. Her eyes...
by amiemccracken | Nov 29, 2011 | writing
I want to use my drabbles as a way to stretch myself when it comes to writing; try things I don’t normally do. This time I’m attempting present tense. I found it rather hard because I just wanted to keep repeating the same verb. I was thinking too hard and...
by amiemccracken | Oct 25, 2011 | writing
My husband threw a surprise birthday party for me on Sunday. I knew something was going on but not when it would happen. I was so surprised that I simply blushed. I’m horribly shy and having people get together just for me was almost too much.He’s so...
by amiemccracken | Oct 20, 2011 | reading, writing
Now I have to say that this is the coolest book trailer I have EVER seen. Clever and original this visual story captures the book and your attention. James’ website is wickedly awesome as well. He has illustrations to go with the book to tease you. Check it out...
