Carolina Reads

In this episode I share a very short story by Jurien Huggins. This will be part of the Daydream Series: Short Stories and Poems from an over active mind.

I wrote this story from the perspective of someone living through a memory. You can read the short story for yourself on my website . Trigger warning: This is the story about the effects of childhood trauma and includes themes of sexual abuse. 

In this timely episode, I share poems written before or shortly after the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. First I read " The Abortion" by Anne Sexton (1963) . Then " The Mother" by Gwendolyn Brooks (1945) , and I finish my reading with the powerful " Right To Life" by Marge Piercy (1980) . 

In this episode I share poems from my personal journal.

This is the conclusion to my Lipstick Journal Series. I share my personal poems from my journal in 2013. Enjoy!

In this episode I continue to read poems from my personal diary. This is the second episode, the first begins in 2006 and this episode picks up in 2010 and continues to 2013. Enjoy!

In this episode I take a look back at some of my very first writing and share some poems I wrote in Middle School and High School. Enjoy !

Carolina Writes! In this episode I share my original work, a short poem about personal growth and change.

ENG 311Creative Writing: In this short episode, I read a poem written by Wislawa Szymborska preceded by an article explaining the inspiration for the poem. Please feel free to visit my site and leave a message/comment. You can find the original article and poem here. 

Carolina Writes! In this episode I share my original work, a poem about life, faith, where we stand, and how I see things. You can also find this poem on my website.

In this episode I read a piece from my Memoir. I delve into the very beginning of an unsafe relationship and what it’s like to fall into the FOG (Fear Obligation Guilt) that comes with dating a narcissist. You can read this short story for yourself on my website.

I am happy to announce that I will be sharing my own writing on my podcast. I will continue to read our favorite short stories and poems, as well as children’s stories, and will also share my own work. Enjoy !

This is my official manifesto. It’s been a while since I’ve read anything on here but I’ll be back soon to share my own writing. Enjoy !

ENG 311Creative Writing: For this series I will be sharing my required readings in my Creative Writing course. This weeks focus is theme and character development. In this episode I read a short story by Neel Patel titled “If You See Me Don’t Say Hi”.

In this mini episode I read a poem by Jurien Huggins.

This is a special glimpse into a good friends vision.

In this episode I read the NIV translation of the book of Ecclesiastes. It is my hope that reading this will lead to empathy and compassion for those who find themselves trapped in despair. There is greater meaning in the meaninglessness of this world.

In this bonus mini episode our special guest Jurien Huggins reads his poem, Stutter.

In this bonus episode I analyze a poem from my first reading, The Prophet by Khalil Gibran. I discuss the literary elements used in the poem titled On Children.

ENG 311Creative Writing: In this episode I read The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. This short story is written as a series of unnerving diary entries and is set in 19th century.

In this episode I continue reading poetry from Shiver by Jurien Huggins. This book of poetry is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shiver-Book-Lost-Jurien-Huggins-ebook/

In this episode I read poetry from Shiver by Jurien Huggins. This small 72 page book of poetry written by Jurien Huggins, is for lovers and cynics and all you "in-between" folks. It is available as an ebook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shiver-Book-Lost-Jurien-Huggins-ebook

This episode concludes the reading of The Prophet by Khalil Gibran. In this last segment, the prophet, Almustafa, says farewell to the people of Orphalese.

In this episode I read the last of the themes discussed by the prophet Almustafa in the city of Orphalese in The Prophet by Khalil Gibran.

In this episode, I continue reading from The Prophet by Khalil Gibran as Almustafa speaks to the people of Orphalese on pleasure and on beauty.