“Writing is the painting of the voice.”–Voltaire
Hi! I’m Alyssa.
Author and Advocate
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“Writing is the painting of the voice.”–Voltaire
Hi! I’m Alyssa.
Author and Advocate
Thank you for visiting my website.
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
This past year, I’ve been infusing my spirit with all things French–romancing myself, if you will. It all started when the tax bill came and dashed my hopes of taking a vacation. I haven’t taken a vacation anywhere in years. So yeah, I had been having fun looking at quaint Airbnbs in Montreal and envisioning … More Sparks In My Soul