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.
Category: Miscellany
Vacation!
Cara’s on vacation!
Cara Reads Memories Chapter One!
I made a video! Listen to me read Chapter One from Memories of Magic. Enjoy!
The Perils of Nostalgia-Fueled Films
Sometimes nostalgic expectations can lead to disappointment–or surprised enjoyment.
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.
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”
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”
Cara McKinnon 