I took the time to read Vox by Christina Dalcher. Her novel is about a dystopian America where women of all ages have been silenced, allowed to speak only 100 words a day. Our protagonist, Dr. Jean McClellan an American linguistic scientist, (so ironic) saw the signs of the political storm but did nothing as people do when warned of…
Author: Darnell Cureton
The Best Advice I Ever Received
Originally posted on KaylaAnn:
When I was younger, my mother gave me the best advice I have ever received and I have tried to stick to it all my life. Often times, when I was scared of asking a question, my mother would say: “Ask anyway. The worst thing they can do is say no.” Now, when my mother said…
Diary of a bad writer – Week 7
November 10th, 10:00am. – The last story I wrote had a POV that was hard to follow. Should I go back and change it? I could make it an easier read. November 11th, 9:00am. – Gave it some thought overnight. Going to leave it the way it is. “Be sure to write for your intended audience instead of trying to…