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When Stories Die
A writer just said to me that she gets halfway through a story and it dies. She loses interest and doesn’t finish it. I’ve heard lots of people mention that it’s easy to start and hard to finish, so just what is happening when stories die? And how can you get beyond...Publication
An acceptance is always a happy occasion, and I am happy to report that my story, “Wild Animal” will appear in a forthcoming issue of Storm Cellar Quarterly! They describe themselves this way: Based in Champaign, IL. The people behind Storm Cellar are...READING
Come one, come all! I will be reading from my thesis novel, Saving Annabelle, this Friday. I’ll be sharing the spotlight with three other graduating MFA students. April 27th 7:00 pm Hamline campus, GLC...The Playlist
I was recently asked if I have a playlist for Saving Annabelle. I didn’t then, but since I typically listen to the same music while writing, it was easy to throw together a playlist, and I’ve been writing/revising to it ever since. I’ve included some...I'm Alida
I help people express their gifts to the world.
I do not believe in formulas. I believe that the stories we are compelled to tell the world make demands on us, and it is our privilege to meet those demands in order to reach the most people in the most authentic and compelling way possible.
