Hello everyone! I hope this morning finds you rested and that this week greets you with joy. In all honesty, it's been a rough few days for my family and me, and maybe you feel the same way. If you do, this quote might bring some comfort. “We all know at times what it is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “We all know at times…”
Author: Luisa Mays
Writing to uplift, inspire, and grow
Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 2
Here is the second and last part of my short story, "The Boy Who Found Time." If you haven't read Part 1, you can do so here. I hope you enjoy reading it! I also love hearing from you, so feel free to leave feedback and tell me what you think. Photo by Trinity Kubassek… Continue reading Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 2
Quote of the Week: “It is our choices that show who we really are…”
Happy Monday! I don't know about you, but sometimes I get caught up in what I can and can't do, letting my skills define me. This classic Harry Potter quote discusses this struggle. “It is our choices…that show who we really are, far more than our abilities.” J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “It is our choices that show who we really are…”
Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 1
Last week, I gave you a sneak peek of my short story, and it's finally ready for you to read! It has two parts, and I will post Part 2 next Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss it. Without further ado, I hope you enjoy this original short story, "The Boy… Continue reading Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 1
Quote of the Week: “Life…is dear to me…”
Happy Monday! I hope you've been thriving, but if not, maybe this quote can encourage you. It's from the novel Frankenstein, which is a great read if you have the time. “Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it." Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Life is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Life…is dear to me…”
Short Story Sneak Peek: “The Boy Who Found Time”
Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com What if time was a person? What if you could convince him to give you more moments with the person you love? I explore these ideas in my upcoming short story, "The Boy Who Found Time." I've been writing this story for several weeks now, but I'm finally in… Continue reading Short Story Sneak Peek: “The Boy Who Found Time”
Quote of the Week: “It is not his fault that he does not see…”
Happy Monday, everyone! This week's quote is more unique than usual, but it's thought-provoking and applicable. It's from a contemporary novel called Piranesi, and if you haven't read it, I highly recommend! "It is not his fault that he does not see the things that I do." Susanna Clarke, Piranesi Not everyone sees things the… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “It is not his fault that he does not see…”
5 Short Stories for the Readers Who Are Short on Time
Photo by Edmond Elshani on Pexels.com It's difficult, even for the people who enjoy reading, to find time to read everyday. We fill our to-do lists with work, studies, family, friends, household chores, etc. Before we know it, it's eleven o'clock at night, and we're too tired to pick up our five-hundred-page novel that we… Continue reading 5 Short Stories for the Readers Who Are Short on Time
The Sun Still Rises: Finding Joy in Change
The photos below were both taken on March 12th around 7:30 a.m., but I didn't take them on the same day. I took the first picture exactly one year ago, in 2024, and I took the second one today, in 2025. A gorgeous March sunrise in 2024 A beautiful March sunrise in 2025 Now that… Continue reading The Sun Still Rises: Finding Joy in Change
Quote of the Week: “I wanted you to see what real courage is…”
Happy Monday! I hope you are refreshed from the weekend and ready to start anew. To start this week off, I wanted to share a quote with you from To Kill a Mockingbird. You've probably already heard it or a variation of it, but it's still inspiring. “I wanted you to see what real courage… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I wanted you to see what real courage is…”
FREE Printable Bookmarks!
Congratulations, you reached the end of the week! I hope this post finds you smiling, accomplished, and excited for the weekend. In honor of the first week of March, I wanted to give you some printable bookmarks. You can download the page below, print it out, and cut out the bookmarks. Then you can put… Continue reading FREE Printable Bookmarks!
Poem: “An Author’s Word Problem”
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com This page Won’t let me write all over it. These words block me. I keep telling myself, “Write now, Or time will take you.” But I’ve been at it or so wrong. I try making cents out of it. I play the words And think about the cost and… Continue reading Poem: “An Author’s Word Problem”
Quote of the Week: “Stuff your eyes with wonder…”
Happy Monday! We're already three weeks into March, and with a new month comes new joys and challenges. Sometimes it's easy to get sucked into the tornado of business and forget to appreciate the beauty right before our eyes. To remind us to practice wonder this month, I decided to share a quote from Fahrenheit 451.… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Stuff your eyes with wonder…”
3 Simple Ways to Start Your Day with a Smile
Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush on Pexels.com It's hard. It's hard to get out of bed. It's hard to accomplish our tasks. It's hard to have fun. It's hard to smile. Sometimes, it's hard to live. Unfortunately, there's not an easy fix to this. But thankfully for us, a difficult life doesn't guarantee a pointless one,… Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Start Your Day with a Smile
Unchosen: A Reflection of “What Ifs”
There are many paths in life, and we each have to choose which one to take. Once we've chosen one, we often look back and wonder if we made the right decision. A couple months ago, I wrote this nonfiction short story/creative essay reflecting on the life of a mother. I always wondered what kind… Continue reading Unchosen: A Reflection of “What Ifs”
Quote of the Week: “Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about…”
Happy Monday! It's hard to believe we're already in the last week of February. During this time of year, the seasons are changing and many of us are looking for spring around every corner. To finish out the last week of February 2025, I wanted to share this quote from Anne of Green Gables (which… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about…”
5 Journaling Prompts to Help Reduce Stress
Photo by Jess Bailey Designs on Pexels.com Sometimes our heartbeat can't keep up with the worries racing in our minds. Sometimes all we can do is pace around the room and try not to explode. Sometimes we're paralyzed and can't even stand. If you're struggling against the waves and just barely keeping your head above… Continue reading 5 Journaling Prompts to Help Reduce Stress
Poem: “Truth As It Is”
Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com You said you want me To tell you about myself. Well, I'm not complicated. You see, I'm friends with Simplicity. I blend in with the light. I get lost easily, but you'll find me If you look. You see, I'm quiet, But the people who want to hear me… Continue reading Poem: “Truth As It Is”
Quote of the Week: “Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life…”
Happy Monday! We made it to another week. Here's a quick motivational quote from Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit. "Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever. You just have to live." Natalie Babbit, Tuck Everlasting Life is beautiful. But we're often too busy trying to… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life…”
FREE Printable Valentine’s Day Bookmarks!
Valentine's Day is almost here, so I made you a little something to celebrate the holiday. Here are some Valentine's Day bookmarks to print out and enjoy. You can use them for yourself, or they'd work as great gifts for a special reader in your life. I hope you love them, and I hope you… Continue reading FREE Printable Valentine’s Day Bookmarks!
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