For me, writing has always been a solo endeavor. From the initial idea phase through draft after draft to final product being scrawled in a journal, put very carefully away and never, under any circumstances, shared with anyone.
Ridiculous.
As a voracious reader, and lifelong advocate for literacy, I adore reading the opinions, misadventures, imaginings and rants of strangers. And yet, some of the best stories ever I've heard were told over brunch with the girls following the casually disinterested question: "So, how was your date last night with what's-his-lips?" Or the very candid revelation of an acquaintance's (disturbing) unrequited love for cowboy hats. I realized that the wonderful people in my life have a metric shit-ton of moving, fun and fascinating things to say. The world may not be made manifestly better by having these delicious tidbits out for general consumption, but maybe it will.
The time has come to share.
The submissions on this blog come from a variety of authors, inspirations and backgrounds. Most of the names in true stories have been changed to limit the privacy factor (except you Kevin, you're creepy and you need to own that). We (the authors and editor) work in collaboration by offering topic suggestions, brainstorming ideas over a bottle or four of wine, dropping gauntlets, sending encouraging glitter bombs, the usual. It is a fun and challenging way to work, and far more interesting than my standby of an empty, draughty room and a dozen notebooks.
The way we decide on the ultimate merit of any given work is in terms that we all understand. Booze. We've agreed that simply finishing a piece, and hitting the little "publish" button merits at least a beer. Something that was well-crafted and delicious would be a sloe gin cocktail. A truly sublime work of art on the other hand, could be the equivalent of an expensive bottle of whiskey. We encourage creativity in all of its forms, alcohol included.
And so cheers, to the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Em
The Leather Pants
I consider myself to be a hopeful romantic. I'm convinced that there is someone out there for me who will share in my happiness and be another whole that I can add to my life. The Leather Pants is going to be the story of my search for the man that I can share my life with. Read more...
Booze-Infused Beauties
Now, if you’ll learn anything about me at all, it is that I LOVE food, and I LOVE baked food, particularly the kind that is not all that healthy for you. Baking has always been a passion of mine, and in my opinion, something I am good at. Read more...
Head Over Flats
Head Over Flats
Head Over Flats is the story of that initial life-altering adrenaline rush of when I fall in love. Over and over.
With lovers past and present.
With friends.
With random men in line at the bank.
With that ludicrously sexy guy out walking his goldador retriever in the park.
With pretty much anyone.
Em for Movies
I didn't study film; I do not have a master's degree in critical theory; I have no qualifications to offer that makes my opinion more valid than anyone else's. I simply love movies, have opinions, and am willing to share.
Unfortunately, I cannot afford to go out to the movies on a weekly basis, so my entries will be sporadic. Stay tuned, and enjoy!
Em
Top 5s
Our lovely writers are assigned a topic and asked to provide a list of their Top 5 favourite items.
Like almost everything, our Top 5s are entirely subjective.
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