We didn’t know where to put most things, like the room our grandma died in, like the bed our grandma died on.
“Pyrite” by Hally Winters
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“Pyrite” by Hally Winters
We didn’t know where to put most things, like the room our grandma died in, like the bed our grandma died on.
Catherine M. Greenspan is an acclaimed author, editor, and co-founder of Two Sisters Writing & Publishing. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Writing from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan, and has earned a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages via the University of Cambridge. A past recipient of writing grants from the Sierra Arts Foundation and the Nevada Arts Council, Catherine has built an impressive career as a freelance writer and editor, with credits spanning cover stories, features, book reviews, and an interview with Nobel Prize–winning playwright Wole Soyinka. She is the author of the beloved Young Adult series The Veronica Series, and together with her sister Elizabeth Ann Atkins has written and published over 60 books — championing diverse voices and empowering writers around the world.
“Chicken Wire Wings” by Siobhan Manrique
Her mother was deep in her early afternoon slumber but managed to give an unconcerned grunt.
Catherine M. Greenspan is an acclaimed author, editor, and co-founder of Two Sisters Writing & Publishing. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Writing from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan, and has earned a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages via the University of Cambridge. A past recipient of writing grants from the Sierra Arts Foundation and the Nevada Arts Council, Catherine has built an impressive career as a freelance writer and editor, with credits spanning cover stories, features, book reviews, and an interview with Nobel Prize–winning playwright Wole Soyinka. She is the author of the beloved Young Adult series The Veronica Series, and together with her sister Elizabeth Ann Atkins has written and published over 60 books — championing diverse voices and empowering writers around the world.
“The House on Sheridan Drive” by Scott Bessenecker
The door was unlocked, which was a terrific disappointment. If you’re going to sneak into a place, you want to break in like a thief.
Catherine M. Greenspan is an acclaimed author, editor, and co-founder of Two Sisters Writing & Publishing. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Writing from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan, and has earned a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages via the University of Cambridge. A past recipient of writing grants from the Sierra Arts Foundation and the Nevada Arts Council, Catherine has built an impressive career as a freelance writer and editor, with credits spanning cover stories, features, book reviews, and an interview with Nobel Prize–winning playwright Wole Soyinka. She is the author of the beloved Young Adult series The Veronica Series, and together with her sister Elizabeth Ann Atkins has written and published over 60 books — championing diverse voices and empowering writers around the world.
“Chicken Wire Wings” by Siobhan Manrique
Her mother was deep in her early afternoon slumber but managed to give an unconcerned grunt.
“The House on Sheridan Drive” by Scott Bessenecker
The door was unlocked, which was a terrific disappointment. If you’re going to sneak into a place, you want to break in like a thief.
“The Blonde on Willow Ave” by Cory Essey
We were in an easy bubble that floated above the mess. Until we weren’t.
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“…anytime you feel sad, you can look at the jar and think of a happy memory…”
“Summer Dream” by Joanne Kukanza Easley
We don’t talk much. We never do.
“Don’t Look Back” by Victoria Shannon
Maddie saw immediately that his crystal blue eyes had lost their sparkle.
“Hair Leprosy” by Saeide Mirzaei
“A lot of girls have hair leprosy. You just need to learn to live with it.”
“The Elephant Trail” by Steve Carr
“I warned you that you might find it boring,”
“Dust” by E.K. Reisinger
How long would she wait for a body to decay? To decompose, under the weight of temperature and time? When does it become dirt? Dung? When does it become dust?