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Magic in the Ordinary and Why All Children’s Book Settings are Fantastical
My journey as a writer has been a treacherous trek through the mines of reviews and criticisms in search of my own narrative voice. A journey I am still plowing through. I was never the reader who sat comfortably in one genre. I read a little of everything and my own stories vary from realistic…
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My Weekend in Oxford
This summer, I had the opportunity to visit a place I’ve dreamed of since I first read The Golden Compass series. I spent three days exploring Oxford, England walking in a literary dream. This experience was very introverted for me because I spent this weekend traveling solo. I’ve traveled alone before out of an obligation…
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I Visited Dublin and Fell in Love with all the Books
After an eight hour flight, I landed in Ireland to enjoy the beginning of summer vacation. When I handed my passport to the customs officer, he was skeptical of my projected ten day visit in Dublin. “That’s too long,” he insisted. “You only need two days in Dublin. Maybe three. Then, you need to go…
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Snow Makes Children of All of Us
I live in South Alabama along the Gulf of Mexico. While my home is a beautiful place, it is depressing in the winter. It gets cold, but never cold enough to snow. I dream of those picturesque Christmas movies where the world becomes a Winter Wonderland on the screen. That is not a reality in…
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What Southerns Eat on New Year’s Day
I adore traditions, especially when they stem from superstition. New Year’s Day has a sense of beginnings and we like to set ourselves up for success. I don’t fall into the habit of making resolutions. However, I like the idea that there are things I can do that can yield a better year to come.…
Morgan Ashleigh 