Essay

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 “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 [...]

  [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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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: [...]