Category Archives: Guest writer
Santa Comes Through
By Faith Ellestad The year I was six, my big brother, who was seven, introduced me to the Sears Christmas Catalog, A Complete Guide to Children’s Avarice. He had learned to read using the Sears Catalog, (gen-u-ine sim-u-la-ted lea-ther base-ball … Continue reading
Heading East
By Suzy Beal This is the first episode of a memoir that will unfold, one chapter each month, here on True Stories Well Told. Stay tuned for more of the adventure as teenage Suzy’s family moves to Europe, builds a … Continue reading
Day and Night on the Promenade
By Julie Rosenzweig It’s the summer of 1995. I moved to Jerusalem a few months ago, from the gritty Negev town where I had spent my first two years in Israel. I’m still walking around with a mindless grin on my … Continue reading
“Good as a Girl” — excerpt from newly published memoir by Ray Olderman
My good friend and writing mentor Ray Olderman has published his memoir! If you are local and know Ray– or just like being around funny friendly people–congratulate him at his book launch party Thursday June 28, 6pm at the Goodman … Continue reading
That’s It!! Butt Out!
By Melodee Currier When I was a little girl, I remember being fascinated with cigarettes – the chocolate and bubblegum kind. It was a real treat when my parents bought them for me. They were smokers and I felt so grown … Continue reading
Red Feather
By Madelon Wise Roz was laughing so hard, I expected her to snort. I mumbled a little chuckle, trying to be a good sport, but my stomach was churning, and a sad soreness settled in my chest. I could see … Continue reading
Karma
By Faith Ellestad You talk about your dirty tricks. I was stumbling into my dorm late one Saturday night when I felt a tap on my shoulder and saw a finger beckoning me over. “Past curfew, aren’t you?” asked a … Continue reading
“Q Tips”
By Suzy Beal Let me tell you about my week. It started early Monday morning at 4:30 am just as my husband was getting up to go to the gym. He said, “Well, after today’s cleaning of the gas stoves, … Continue reading
More on revising your work: Jean Krieg and Sarah White talk writing craft
A few weeks ago I posted a dialogue with Doug Elwell about his approach to revising his writing. Jean Krieg posted a comment that led to this continuation of that conversation. Sarah: Hi Jean, nice to hear from you! In your comment … Continue reading
The Blue Backpack
By Madelon Wise James brought it out of the trunk of his car each time we pulled up to a parking space at the dog park. He proudly assured me that he got the floppy light blue nylon backpack with … Continue reading
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