How Do You Feel When You Are Heartbroken?

I feel like a butterfly whose wings have been clipped by a girl with sharp scissors. I feel like a love letter never sent. Like a wedding dress never worn. Like blue lips. Like Romeo when he thought his Juliet was dead. Like Juliet when she knew her Romeo was dead. Like Friar Laurence when … Continue reading How Do You Feel When You Are Heartbroken?

Pino Daeni’s Lovable Women

Pino Daeni’s depiction of beautiful women is glorious. His women are stunning, each having that something which can be roughly translated to 'I was created to break your heart'. I find Pino’s women lovable because of their expression rather than their partial nudity. All beautiful bodies look the same, but every beautiful face is unique. … Continue reading Pino Daeni’s Lovable Women

How Do You Write? (Part Three)

When I write, I imagine I am God, the omniscient observer, rather than the characters in the scenes. I handwrite as well as type. I handwrite story world ideas, character sketches, scenes, first drafts. I type on a laptop everything else. I set a daily word quota and reach it. I can write on my … Continue reading How Do You Write? (Part Three)