The Sparrow's Nest

Today I have decided to share a story with you that is now out of print. It was first published in Snapping Twig Magazine, which is now dead. Since this story has the infamous mark of "previously published" stamped on it, I figured why not put it here for your viewing? What's it gonna hurt, right? Carrina Triumphant by Julia Benally The clock’s red light glowed 7:59 A.M., but the Arizona heat was already creeping into the semi-darkness of the room. A thin ray of blinding gold pierced through a crack in the cream-colored blinds and shined on Carrina’s eye. With an irritated frown, the six-year-old rolled over. The stream of sun followed, as if it had glitched like a video game. She covered her head to keep it away, but the blanket heated up like an oven. Groaning, the girl threw the blanket off and sat up. Bushy raven hair popped out in all directions and poked her coal black eyes. Everything seemed as brown as the desert she lived in: the carpet, her b...

Hello everybody! This week, visiting my blog, is the awesome Aaron White. He's going to share some valuable insights on writing. I will let him introduce himself to you. Hi, I’m Aaron White. I’m based in London, the UK. I write and develop professional and personal skill growth resources available at my site, Ronnie-Writes. I have a background technical safety and commercial analysis for the energy industry. I am keenly interested in contemporary business, skill development and storytelling as a route to more effective commerce which empowers customers and inspires people to bring fun to work. Writing Tips Storytelling and sense-making are rising as acclaimed skills in an increasingly complex world. Conveying your intent and content clearly is crucial to staying relevant. Here are a few methods I employ to spur creativity (which IS a skill, that CAN be learned). They follow a logical progression, from high level setting-out, to reviewing ahead of publishing. K...

Ever read a book and feel like you've gained some serious I.Q.? That's how I felt after I finished reading "The Count of Monte Cristo." Let's compare the book and the movie. Book: That is some serious I.Q. And this is the movie: See? Sad. In the words of Francis Bacon: "Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly." "The Count of Monte Cristo" is one of the few.