When Life Happens

A blog featuring my short stories, characters, writing challenges, and novel updates

The End of One Thing Means the Beginning of Something Else


Readers, I know I let you down this past year. Even as I knew that more of you began to follow and comment on my stories, I fell behind. I let writer’s block get the best of me, and I let my characters grow stale. There they are, sitting uncomfortably together in a bleak waiting room forgotten, a lime, flickering light beaming overhead, the doors sealed tight.

2011, well, it was a tough year. I have a lot of exciting things already in the works for you, my readers, in 2012. I left a lot of things unwritten, unsaid last year, and I am inspired to create in the new year. This is going to be a year to remember, a year of getting published – whether traditionally or on my own – of taking a leap of faith in my own work, and doing more for my readers.

Please follow my new blog at http://angiewalls.wordpress.com

This literary blog will follow news of publishing world, including my new exploration of self-publishing. You’ll also find news on my first novel, flash fiction projects, photo of the week, and all my various artistic interests local to Washington DC (indie bands, local film, theatre, art galleries, etc). I’m hoping to explore more on the northern Virginia side, and to write about it in my blog as a tribute to other local artists and a way to expand my own creative talents.

The New Lost Generation Journals at http://newgenerationlost.wordpress.com

I’m very excited to be unveiling a new flash fiction blogs called The New Lost Generation Journals. It is a mix of stories from the 20-somethings of the Great Recession, overcoming lost dreams, surviving unemployment hardships, and searching for direction and hope in a changed world. Look for it later this week!

Thank you for following so far in my writing career, and I hope you will continue to read along on my new sites!

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When Writers Don’t Write …


 Why do I write? Writing is the way that I’m able to see and (attempt) to understand the world around me. If you were to ask any number of writers out there, many describe writing as an act of “breathing.” My pen and my notebook became an important part of everyday living, so that I would feel naked if I left the house without them.

What happens when writers cease to write?
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My Favorite Places: Bimini


Bimini (Bahamas)

Photo by Bahamas.com

I closed my eyes as a thousand small breaths of wind brushed against my face. The mist from the trickling rain dribbled down to my lips and left me thirsty. The thoughts that clouded my eyes once before now seemed to fade. All I was left with was a blanket of peace that hid me from the world. Read the rest of this entry »

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Announcing Picture This


(Originally posted Feb 2008)

FairlyIndustrious.com

I’m quite excited to be launching the special feature Picture This! Each new month, you’ll find a new photo and mini story featured on the right side of my main page.

This is a great introduction into my writing that I hope you enjoy. Please feel free to post any comments about them! Read the rest of this entry »

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Curtains, Lights, Cue the Music!


Originally posted on: February 5, 2008

Photo taken from Aukland, New Zealand

Welcome one and all to the exciting debut of my fiction work! I hope you enjoy my blog, and I’d love for you to post responses and give feedback on the things that interest you. Read the rest of this entry »

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Living a Life of Purpose … on Purpose


A Life of Purpose

Ryan, since you’re so loyal to my blog, I have to give you a shout out today. Ever since we had drinks and thought-provoking conversation last Wednesday, the wheels of my creative brain have been turning about the ideals of having “purpose” in life.

I feel it is a strong case for the characters (current and future) I intend to shape. Read the rest of this entry »

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