Emily Jorgensen
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How a Failure Turned into a Gift
I'd had roller derby dreams for years. I love roller skating. I love the fun names. I'm amazed by the grace and athleticism, the skill and tactics. And yes, I was definitely even more swayed after seeing the movie Whip It. I mean, who wouldn't want to be part of a...
Frightened Rabbit and the Brilliance of Scott Hutchison
I've been to a lot of concerts. But on September 20, 2016, I experienced one of my favorites ever. It was at The Pyramid Scheme here in Grand Rapids. I had been waiting so long to see them, as I was a long-time fan of Frightened Rabbit. And they did not disappoint. In...
Musical Episodes
Ooooh, what's more divisive in TV than these two words: musical episode. I, for one, get pumped when I see it. (I mean, duh.) Here's a roundup of a few of my faves. 1. Buffy The Vampire Slayer "Once More, With Feeling" The original "special musical episode," at...
17 Quotes for Writing Inspiration
I'm in the ever-difficult second draft stage of my little hopeful novel. It's challenging, and I come across a lot of road blocks that make me wonder if I'm going in the right direction, if this makes sense, if this is anything at all. Luckily, I'm not alone! Because...
She’s No Streisand
Dang, I love musicals. Love them. My grandparents had the videodisc of Annie. (Yes, videodisc. Remember the vinyl album-sized squares that you'd shove into a machine and pull out the empty plastic cartridge? Then halfway through, the movie would stop, and you'd have...
Imposter Syndrome, Comparisonitis, Yknow…The Life of a Writer
"I've seen this story before. But so-and-so did it much better." "You're just not good enough." "What a waste of time. You should just give up." "Who are you to think you can get a novel published?" "Who do you think you're fooling with this?" If there's one thing I...
That One Time I Got a Dog and Named Her “Cat”
Soon after I turned 30, all I wanted was a house. You can paint the walls, turn the music up a little too loud (even past 9), and you no longer have those upstairs neighbors who consistently wake you up at 3 a.m. by moving furniture around. You may think I'm...