Hey, Rock Stars: It’s 2021, isn’t it?
A heartfelt plea to Corey Taylor from one of his biggest fans
When Assholes Prosper
I’ve kept my mouth (somewhat) shut for a very long time, but I can’t do it anymore. I can’t even begin to tell you how incensed I get and how outraged I feel when I see people I perceive as … Continued
Once Upon a Time… (or Lies, the Internet, and Rabid Fans)
I suppose it was bound to happen eventually. I heard two of this particular band’s songs this morning on the same radio station, less than two hours apart, and that happened after talking to two different friends about this same … Continued
Letter to My Daughter
I composed a letter to my adult daughter that I never planned to actually share with her, just something to help me make my way through my murky feelings, because I was weepy every time I was near her, rather … Continued
Don’t Carry My Bags!
Most men—including my husband—are sometimes baffled at my behavior. It’s nothing I’m going to apologize for (although I have been tempted once or twice to say “sorry”). I am fiercely independent—always have been, always will be. And, in this day … Continued
Quality Control
I am and will always be proud to be an indie author. Long before Amazon “opened the gates,” I struggled with the process of seeking traditional publication. Some of you have heard it from me before, how I was able … Continued
Playground Bullies Online
I’ve had the pleasure of being part of several multi-author anthologies over the years (Hot Summer Nights, Inked, Mistletoe & Kisses, several editions of Pink Shades of Words, and—most recently—What To Read After Fifty Shades of Grey: Coming of Age). … Continued
Train Wreck Celebutants
Last Saturday, I had to get on Facebook fairly early in my morning routine and what I saw simply set me off. You know how Facebook has those little “trending” links on the side? The first item trending was a celebrity … Continued
Is Exploitation Okay in This Day and Age?
My all-time favorite hard rock radio station has made me angry for the last time. Every once in a while, they get a wild hair and decide to do something that’s exploitative of women. Most of the DJs are male, … Continued
January Rebels
The past week, I’ve noticed something. As of Sunday morning, there were three homes on my morning route that were still festive, for lack of a better word. One house was on my block. Lining the eaves of the house … Continued
