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Cara McKinnon

Cara McKinnon

magic makes the heart beat faster

Category: Miscellany

When the Words Aren’t Coming

This year has been a terrible year for me as a writer, and I know I’m not alone. It’s so hard to concentrate on a fictional world when the real world feels like it’s spinning out of control.

October 13, 2017October 12, 2017 by Cara McKinnon

Vacation!

Cara’s on vacation!

August 23, 2017September 8, 2017 by Cara McKinnon

Cara Reads Memories Chapter One!

I made a video! Listen to me read Chapter One from Memories of Magic. Enjoy!

May 26, 2017May 24, 2017 by Cara McKinnon

The Perils of Nostalgia-Fueled Films

Sometimes nostalgic expectations can lead to disappointment–or surprised enjoyment.

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017 by Cara McKinnon

This Is Not Who You Are

The words of the songs from Moana keep echoing in my head: They have stolen the heart from inside you, but this does not define you. THIS IS NOT WHO YOU ARE. You know who you are.

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 by Cara McKinnon

On the Passing of a Legend

I am still reeling from the loss of Carrie Fisher on Tuesday. The news broke around 1 pm, while my family and I were in the middle… Read more “On the Passing of a Legend”

December 29, 2016 by Cara McKinnon

Problematic Holiday Music

There was a CNN article going around social media this week about a couple that re-imagined the lyrics to “Baby It’s Cold Outside” to emphasize consent. I shared… Read more “Problematic Holiday Music”

December 9, 2016January 26, 2017 by Cara McKinnon

All text and excerpts (C) Cara McKinnon 2016

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