“Writing is the painting of the voice.”–Voltaire
Hi! I’m Alyssa.
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My heart does a little flip of excitement every time a rebel flag comes down somewhere, a statue of a racist is toppled, or a street name is changed. Of course sometimes, as a white woman who is admittedly out of touch with the full scope of how racism infects our society, I feel nothing … More Name Changes Matter
We tell stories based on how we see the world. We choose our ideals according to what feels most comfortable to us. And then, we sort of ensconce ourselves in our bubbles of thought, shutting out ideologies that feel uncomfortable. But what happens when someone inside our bubble says something we don’t like? Or when … More Opening Our Eyes When It Hurts
A few years ago, I sat down one day and cranked out a children’s book about my dog, “Boscoe.” He was fourteen at the time and my goal was to publish it while he was still alive. I was fortunate enough to have my friend around for two more years, but I didn’t end up … More A Children’s Book In The Works
