She Got Everything in the Divorce

She got everything in the divorce. She got to keep her parents, her grandparents and all the recipes we invented and tweaked together like Southern meth heads in the kitchen. She got to keep my enjoyment of Disneyland, my mechanic and sound system hookup guy. She got to keep our shared Netflix queue (because I’ve … Continue reading →

When You’re a Self-Proclaimed “Flake”

The thing about depression is you’ve really got to be ready to lose friends. Not even, like, “the ones who weren’t really your friends” or “the ones who weren’t worth your time anyway.” I’m talking about the ones who might have been For-Lifers had mental illness not had its fingers all up in your pie. … Continue reading →

Natural Anarchy

If there’s one thing I know with all certainty, it’s that my scalp has always been a political battleground. You don’t need me to tell you that—my Instagram speaks for itself. The pictures I’ve posted with my hair straightened and burned into submission by the hot comb have far more hearts than my natural frizz … Continue reading →

Meet My Character: Cash Gabriel from WHERE WORDS FAIL

I love the idea of these MEET MY CHARACTER/HERE’S MY NOVEL YOU SHOULD LOVE IT blog tours. They’re pretty rad writing exercises and my narcissism really appreciates the chance to discuss the shit I’m working on. Without further adieu, meet my main character— **I’m going to let the man himself takeover now… good luck with … Continue reading →

ALERT TMZ!—JULIE HUTCHINGS & I ARE RUNNING AWAY TOGETHER!

Or something. HEY SNARLS! So I have good news and bad news. The bad news is Julie and I are not actually running away together, so you can quit wondering how many different types of Spam our wedding cake will be made out of. The good news is Julie HAD A BOOK BABY TODAY AND … Continue reading →

Closeted & Appreciative

Hi, my name is Candice and in order to live a peaceable life, I remain closeted. First, what is closeting—or “to be closeted”? “Closeted and in the closet are adjectives for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people who have not disclosed their sexual orientation or gender identity and aspects thereof, including sexual identity and sexual behavior.” I … Continue reading →

Weeks 8 through 11 (Sorry!)

Oh, like you weren’t aware I was going soft on this! So here it is, fast like a bunny: 8: In week eight, I had actually finished the initial 90 Day Writing Challenge goal I’d set for myself. I was happy about that. And then I fucking wasn’t. My project was an NACR (New Adult … Continue reading →

Week 7 Check-In! #90DayWritingChallenge

Well, check ME the fuck out! Blogging two weeks in a row. SOMEBODY BREAK OUT THE TEQUILA! LET’S DO SHOTS. …lol jk, we’ll do them after we crank out this post. THE QUESTIONS How much have you accomplished? And, what kind of a writer are you? (Character-first vs Plot-first? Plotser vs Pantser? Hero’s Journey vs … Continue reading →

#90DayWritingChallenge Check-in: Weeks IV, V, VI

#90DayChallenge #MadWritersClub Check-In: Weeks 4 – 6 (Yeah. I know.) I know this is… delayed. But I’ve had a lot going on. (I know how that sounds, because “I’ve had a lot going on” sounds a lot like a line my last boyfriend used to use on me constantly.) Why didn’t you call me and … Continue reading →

My Muhhhfuckin’ Writing Process

Alright, babies. Please adjust your laptop tables to the upright and locked position. It’s not going to be a bumpy ride because honestly, I’ve been drinking and we don’t drink and drive, dig? That’s reckless. Anyway, this is that blog hop thing-o that’s infecting the TWC (Twitter Writing Community). I’ve been tagged a couple times … Continue reading →