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With Lemon Wedges (Poem)
Image from Canva.com With Lemon Wedges by Christy V. Sometimes walking away Is all you could do even if It meant leaving friends That...
Christina Vourcos
Jul 22, 20191 min read
The Magical Writing (Baking) Process
Jenna from Waitress the Musical The end result of any writing project feels like magic. Leading up to the finish product is a journey...
Christina Vourcos
Jul 11, 20192 min read
Behind Door Number 3 (Birthday Poem)
Waitress The Musical pie in a jar photo by Christy V. Behind Door Number 3 by Christy V. I’ve gone through two doors before Made my way...
Christina Vourcos
Jul 2, 20191 min read
Happy July 2019! Another Camp NaNoWriMo begins!
Image from Canva.com – It’s hot outside, but indoors, it’s cold. I’m excited to get started on another Camp NaNoWriMo session, so much so...
Christina Vourcos
Jul 1, 20192 min read
30 Poems In 30 Days: Why I’m Not A Songwriter (Day 22)
Stock photo – Canva.com Why I’m Not A Songwriter by Christy V. I am not a songwriter, I am a poet. Why? You would think I would be. How...
Christina Vourcos
Apr 22, 20191 min read
30 Poems In 30 Days: Distance (Day 4)
Stock photo – Canva.com Distance by Christy V. In the spaces unseen and unspoken Start small and roll on forward There’s light but...
Christina Vourcos
Apr 4, 20191 min read
30 Poems In 30 Days: Winds Of Change (Day 3)
Stock Photo – Canva.com Winds Of Change by Christy V. Wait and the weather will change Winds will shift suddenly Rain will begin to pour...
Christina Vourcos
Apr 3, 20191 min read
30 Poems In 30 Days: Professional Attire (Day 2)
Stock Photo: canva.com Professional Attire by Christy V. We fought to work side by side Given the chance to reach our dreams Yet every...
Christina Vourcos
Apr 2, 20191 min read
30 Poems In 30 Days: Ode To Teachers (Day 1)
Stock photo – Canva.com Ode To Teachers by Christy V. (First Year Teacher) There is so much planning you don’t see Everything is for...
Christina Vourcos
Apr 1, 20191 min read
30 Poems in 30 Days – Camp NaNoWriMo / NaPoWriMo
I haven’t written much lately creatively and also on this blog. So I’ve decided to join Camp NaNoWriMo and NaPoWriMo together. Normally...
Christina Vourcos
Apr 1, 20191 min read
The Power of Writing and Inspiration
“One thing I know: Words are powerful.” – Christina Farley, THE PRINCESS AND THE PAGE, 224 With each stroke of a pen, or key on the...
Christina Vourcos
May 2, 20175 min read
Goodbye 2016 – Reflections
No matter what has happened in 2016. Remember that you can start new again in 2017. We start the new year with hope. It is up to us to...
Christina Vourcos
Dec 31, 20163 min read
Contemporary Dystopian
Dystopian – an imagined place where everything seems extremely unpleasant, or environmentally degraded. (photo by io9.com) I’ve read...
Christina Vourcos
Aug 19, 20164 min read
2016: Be More Open-Minded
Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald (Doctor Who, BBC America, Series 9) Open-minded (adjective): having or showing a mind receptive to new...
Christina Vourcos
Jan 15, 20165 min read
Christmas Magic
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (J.K. Rowling, WB) Many of the great Christmas stories come down to one thing. They make us...
Christina Vourcos
Dec 13, 20152 min read
Tips on Drawing on Inspiration to Write
Hello! You’ve arrived at the next stop of the Brazen Blog Tour. I’m excited to celebrate the release of the final book in the GILDED...
Christina Vourcos
Oct 5, 20154 min read
Let Creativity Flow
Art teacher congratulates Maya on her work – Girl Meets Creativity (Disney, Girl Meets World) “When do you stop being able to think...
Christina Vourcos
Sep 3, 20153 min read
Experiencing ‘Walden’
Photo by Christy “The earth has music for those who listen.” – George Santayana It’s important some times to stop what you’re doing, and...
Christina Vourcos
Jun 7, 20154 min read
All it takes is one person
Marvel’s Daredevil (Netflix) “It’s funny how your life can change/And turn around on a dime/Yeah it can take you down the darkest...
Christina Vourcos
May 30, 20153 min read
We don’t have forever
Photo by Christy As much as I would love to talk about the TV show, Forever, I will not (but I really recommend watching this amazing...
Christina Vourcos
May 27, 20154 min read
