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Continue reading →: Coming Out of the COVID Closet
When I first heard about COVID-19, it was a horrific issue but “over there”. So much has changed since January. As someone who had it and survived it, this is what I’ve learned. I realize when I tell you I had it, you might take a mental step back…
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Continue reading →: The Cover Game
(This post has been delayed due to Covid-19. I’m thrilled to finally be able to share it.) I spent a lovely afternoon with my husband at a book store. When we finally found the books there the game began. The Cover Game What can you tell…
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Continue reading →: First Author Interview
Friends on Facebook will already know I had my first author interview for Virtue Chasm on 28th April 2020. This interview would not have been possible, most likely, without the Covid-19 situation since the 4th grade teacher in Colorado invited me via Zoom to enhance her online…
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Continue reading →: Ashley Porkthief
You may wonder why I chose to write under the name Crookham. Crook. Ham. Many people assume I’m too nice to steal. Many people assume I’m too nice to eat meat. (Especially cute pigs.) These are the reasons I write as Ashley Crookham: …
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“Recto Verso” by: Scott Parks and Ashley Crookham
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Continue reading →: “Recto Verso” by: Scott Parks and Ashley CrookhamWhritmorh Street. A narrow winding road of clothing stores, café’s, bistros, and curio shops intermixed with art galleries and jewelry stores for the more upscale shopper. Accustomed mainly to foot traffic, it could be the type of street in any cosmopolitan district. What makes Whritmorh Street different, is that its…
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Continue reading →: 5 by 3
A friend recently asked how my writing is going and I admitted I’ve got multiple projects in mind. Typically when I’m writing I have one binder to contain all my planning. These days I get thoughts about different stories throughout the day. My purse can’t hold 5 binders. So I’m…
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Continue reading →: My Unpopular Thoughts On Self Care
Recently, I had a birthday. My younger brother assumed I was not excited about it. He is thinking about the fanfare being over. No more themed cake, plastic table cloths, or party favor bags. That is true. My mom did not rent out a roller skating rink and send up…
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Why I Can’t Write About What I’m Writing About
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Continue reading →: Why I Can’t Write About What I’m Writing AboutWhen a writer comes up with a story idea, they want to share it just as they would good news about love, work, or family. However there are very good reasons not to tell others. To prevent anyone feeling rebuffed, here a few reason I feel I shouldn’t write about…
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Continue reading →: What Do You Know About Gift Economy?
You come home to a package on your door. You haven’t ordered anything, and see your name hand-written. It’s a gift. You bring it inside. No matter what is in it, you know you’ll be pleased. It could be something you need, something you want, something you haven’t thought of,…
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Continue reading →: Nanowrimo 2019
“Why do I need a warning about NaNoWriMo?” my husband asks. NaNoWriMo 2019 will be my second month of writing 1,667 words a day. My username is still Crookham, if you’re also signed up for the challenge. I suppose my husband, after a baby in 2017 and 2018, is ready…
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(like a thief who steals pigs)
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