by Ann Lee Miller | Jun 24, 2016 | Ashland OH, Blog, Just The Facts Fridays, New Smyrna Beach FL
The fairytale ending I’d hoped would happen between me and Dad—didn’t. I matured. Dad mellowed into middle age. But we still muddled through life in the emotional ruts we’d laid down long ago. The only thing that shifted in my teens was the balance of power. While I’d... by Ann Lee Miller | Jun 20, 2016 | Blog, Writers' Workshops
The Queen Creek Branch Library is hosting a FREE Publishing and Book Marketing seminar on Saturday, June 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Hear other writers’ stories of their journeys to publication. Learn how to find publications for your articles, poems, essays, and... by Ann Lee Miller | Jun 17, 2016 | Blog, Just The Facts Fridays, New Smyrna Beach FL
I pedaled after Dad, each downward push of my legs drawing me closer to meeting his wacko friends. Overhead a storm brewed. With my luck, I’d be soaked before I ever hit their house, much less swim practice later. Mom said Dad wanted to show me off to his friends.... by Ann Lee Miller | Jun 10, 2016 | Blog, Just The Facts Fridays, New Smyrna Beach FL
When I came up for air at the end of the last fifty yard sprint, my nemesis, Celeste, said, “Who’s that old hippie?” I peered at the far end of the pool thirty yards away where the girls in my lane stared. Dad. Stringy, dark blond hair fell on his shoulders as he... by Ann Lee Miller | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, Writers' Workshops
FREE Writer’s Workshop Fun at Queen Creek Library! I’m teaching on writing scenes for novels, short stories, and memoir this Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Queen Creek Library from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Admission is free. Come, bring a friend, and pen and paper...