Written for a college writing class and non-football playing readers. I show up to the field in shorts and a training top, carrying cleats in the bag on my back and a water bottle in my right hand. The air…
Fictional places, characters and events. Written for a college writing class. I sat down at his kitchen table and made a point to stay as close to the exit as possible. I kept my purse in my lap. For shoes,…
Here’s what I think: Everyone who says it’s not possible, everyone that says, “oh he’s not gonna make it,” I think they say that because they’re afraid. Mathematically, yes, he won’t. He won’t accomplish the impossible, because the chances are…
The other day, someone said to me, “Taya, you’re going to be famous one day.” The moment I heard those words, I expected to feel joy and excitement. I thought I’d be thrilled by the idea of having people see…
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson is a YA Sci-fi. I have no idea why I waited so long to read another book by Brandon Sanderson. He’s a fantastic story teller and here’s why; his books are funny, he doesn’t fail to…
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds is a YA book written in verse. It took me a few hours to read, and I enjoyed the writing style, mystery and profound characters! I finished the book and was so shocked that my…
All Fall Down by Ally Carter is a YA, contemporary mystery. The plot is the only thing I have some good things to say about. The plot was interesting. I really wanted to know where the story was going. But…
On The Fence by Kasie West is a young adult, contemporary, romance following a very sporty girl who grew up with three older brothers. I really loved this story. It’s kind of exactly what I needed to hear at just…