Yes, I read for a living. Seriously.
Over a year ago, I was so insanely addicted to reading I actually wrote an article about my obsession. I was just out of school and searching for a job that would use my communications degree and [...]
My kid is reading smut! Never mind… it’s just YA.
I just finished the book by 80’s YA Goddess Judy Blume entitled Forever. It was entirely about sex and I was stunned. Not because of the racy subject matter or that Judy Blume uses the [...]
ER’s Trip to OWFI 2013 Conference
Oklahoma Writers’ Federation, Inc. is an organization I’ve been a part of for several years now, and this weekend was my third trip to the annual conference. Upon arriving Friday [...]
THE GUILTY ONE: a short story by E.R. Arroyo
The Guilty One “Why do you want it to be a boy so badly?” my sister asked. Meredith had chosen to be surprised and was currently hee-hee-hoo-hoo-ing her way through labor, leaving me in the [...]
Lessons: Portrait of a family
[heading style=”1″]LESSONS: Portrait of a Family[/heading] “Hurry boy” “Right behind you, Dad.” His feet barely hit the floor he’s walking so quickly. His short legs are no [...]
Perfection: A short story by Sara O’Connor
I wrote this story for a Fiction class in my MFA program. I was told to tell a story in 500 words or less. Enjoy. [heading style=”1″]PERFECTION[/heading] She is standing in front of [...]
The Birds, Bees, and BDSM: Sex in Literature from Young Adult to Erotica
An avid reader of contemporary romance, no matter the age group, I’ve read everything from the first kiss to spanking. Most readers thrive on the emotional intensity, angst, or [...]
The Last Temptation
I chose to do this essay with only two narrative references to “Me, myself and I” and I did it in under 600 words. Try it out and submit your version! [heading [...]
Kissing Frogs – Essay on Publishing
Gliterary Girl is excited to bring you our first guest post by Amy Keen. The piece is an insightful essay about her experiences as a writer seeking a publisher for her work. Amy: [...]