Now that the days are shorter and we're all slowing down, I would like to share a personal story. It has been my dream to publish a book since I was 12. It has always been in the back of my mind, and finally, years ago, I wrote one. A cozy mystery that I felt... Continue Reading →
Summer Mountain
By R.J. Byrd *15 minute writing challenge* Imagine you're hiking on a mountain trail on a hot summer day. While it's cooler on the mountain than anywhere else, you're still dripping with sweat. The sun is particularly relentless. You're glad you wore your wide-brim hat and brought along your extra large water bottle. You take... Continue Reading →
Spring Morning
By R.J. Byrd *15 minute writing challenge* A spring morning can be crisp, like a fall morning, but with spring, there are warm undertones. The sun plays peek-a-boo with the clouds. The gentle light warms your shoulders and face, contrasting the cool breezes that keep us in sweaters. Each season has a distinct feel and... Continue Reading →
Black Sequin
By R.J. Byrd *15 Minute Writing Challenge* I found a little black sequin on my bed. I'm not altogether sure where it came from, and I'm not sure why I'm taking such good care of it. I guess because it appeared as if by magic. So out of place on my bed. A single black... Continue Reading →
Starry Night
By R.J. Byrd *15 minute writing challenge* When I was younger, I used to look up at the stars with a friend. It was her idea and I thought it was cool, so that's what we did. It became something of a tradition. In the summer, sometimes we would just lay out on my driveway... Continue Reading →