by Michelle Longo | Feb 11, 2018 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
The First Book Like many writers, I grew up reading. My mom loved to read and she later worked in a library where I got to spend many afternoons just reading. I think I took out How to Be Funny, a book I cannot find proof of on the internet so you’ll have to...
by Michelle Longo | Feb 4, 2018 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Microprose, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
Perseverance My 11 year old has embarked on several months of rigorous training leading up to a test to receive his black belt. He’s nervous, and rightfully so, as the training, qualification, and testing are all pretty intense. As I write, he’s 36 hours...
by Michelle Longo | Jan 28, 2018 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
I Hate Surprises If I’m being honest, what I really hate is the anticipation of surprises. Like, when someone says to me, “I got you the BEST present and I can’t wait to give it to you for your birthday in 3 weeks!” Ugh. That means for 3 weeks...
by Michelle Longo | Jan 21, 2018 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
Distractions I’m not going to lie here: I am the Queen of Distractions. I will find any excuse to get distracted by something to the point where I can’t get anything done. Some of it is legit, like people talking or terrible music playing overhead. But...
by Michelle Longo | Jan 14, 2018 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
There’s No Better Time On Saturday morning I finally cashed in a gift card for a massage that I received 18 months ago. I’d kept meaning to use it, but I was trying to find the best day to go. I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity for relaxation...
by Michelle Longo | Jan 7, 2018 | Fiction|Poetry, Kickoff, Nonfiction, YeahWrite
A Header Goes Here Y’all. After 10 days away from my day job office and a subsequently painful reentry to my corporate life, Christmas, New Year, my kid’s 11th birthday, a bomb cyclone, a polar vortex, and a birthday celebration for the aforementioned 11...
