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for me, the memoir impulse stems from an ordinary desire: to understand how the events of my childhood shaped me, why the adults in my life abandoned me and my siblings, and to better understand whatever quality—resilience, robustness, cluelessness--that allowed me to survive relatively intact emotionally and psychologically while similar… Read More
She wore a red leather skirt, a white tie and bow and was proud until it was ripped off her body by a mother who never loved her. Carol Denise Mitchell holds nothing back in allowing her inner-voices to tell her amazing story of survival and forgiveness. This book is… Read More

Tags: memoir, letters, carol, to

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Rebecca Weatherhead, PhD, has arrived in the Atacama Desert on a mission to observe a total eclipse of the sun. Her personal mission, during this journey to such a remote place, is to review the choices that seem to be making her life less than it should be. Even though… Read More

Book / Memoir

August 26, 2023

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This is a nonfiction book about my life. Read More

Tags: memoir

"From Heartbreak to Triumph: Follow Nesha's Inspirational Journey. In this uplifting and heartfelt short story, meet Nesha, a resilient woman who navigates life's twists and turns as a devoted mother, loving wife, and proud grandmother of 25. Born in Louisville, KY, her life weaves through various professions, each teaching her… Read More
A journey to a mystical spot is disrupted by human error. Read More
A slice of life and thoughts for the contemplative soul. Read More
"If I did not have a good backup plan then, I had already learned in life, having a backup excuse for not having a backup plan was the next best thing." Once Upon Reflection follows the life of Max Wisemen as he traces his roots back through his Russian grandparents… Read More
Semi-fictional account of living in a facility in the mental heath system set in Los Angeles County. Through thick and thin, survival and stagnation under the most decrepit and corrupt circumstances. Read More
The story is a true story about friendship, love & sacrifice. Read More

Poem / Non-Fiction

March 09, 2023

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Written after the diagnosis of my partner's cancer. Read More
So yeah. My dad is a piece of shit, and I can’t stop seeing this specific memory, I figured I might as well write it down so you lovely people can enjoy it too. Read More

Tags: memoir, memory, trauma

Essay / Memoir

February 06, 2023

My writing sample for grad school. Read More

Poem / Memoir

February 05, 2023

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This poem is based on a series of memories I have had whilst perusing old graded papers and photos from my childhood. I would continuously go back to these boxes (eventually totes) full of old homework, essays, paintings, tests, etcetera, during times of nostalgia or when feeling lost as I… Read More

Short Story / Other

January 25, 2023

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The first true piece I ever wrote into my course. It really just, 'felt' like me. Sometimes, things need to be put down to process what's actually out there. Clear the mind and such. This is an untouched piece that until today. Only ever saw attention from my eyes. Read More

Tags: memoir, wonder

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A true story and a very early poem of mine. Read More
A novel adventure into the sport of caving - a comical approach. Read More
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Simple observations of people and nature in my local park - a light hearted story. Read More
Part 1 of 3 of a short story... a true short story with me as the main character. It has mistery, secrets, violence, sin and always something to keep you on the edge... Read More
AP Literature assignment: write a poem mimicking "Theme for English B" by Langston Hughes describing your relationship with your identity. Note: per the assignment rubric, the first stanza is a direct quote from Hughes' poem. The rest of the piece is an original work. Read More
The older boys who smoked cigarettes were right Read More

Tags: memoir

Prompt Exercise #1 - Write about a vivid childhood memory. Read More

Tags: memoir, history

My First 24 hours in the Navy's Recruit Training Command: Fort Moffett at Great Lakes, IL USA Read More

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This was a personal literacy essay I wrote recently for fun. I was listening to this Sour album by Olivia Rodrigo and it made me reflective on how I deal with people. People I have met is like a journey of a car ride. This is also for Archia's contest-… Read More
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