Writing ASL in Stories
I have struggled to truly figure out how I want to express ASL in my stories. After all, ASL is a visual language – not a written language. I’m constantly thinking: Do I use <brackets>? Do I use italics? Do I use quotes – or no quotes? Do I do anything different at all? Do…
Weekend of Words: Inside A Cozy Book Retreat
There’s something magical about stepping away from the noise of everyday life and sinking into stories — both the ones we read and the ones we write. I recently went on a book retreat with a group of friends and it was everything a I could dream of: reading, crafting, bookstore adventures, chatting, and even…
The World is Loud Again
It always surprises me when I can hear. Really hear. A couple of months ago, I got new hearing aids — and yes, they’re purple! 💜 But let me back up a bit. About a year ago, I lost one of my hearing aids. I searched everywhere for nearly six months. I deep-cleaned the house,…
