Erin QuillJan 31, 20213 minSome loans aren't worth it“Jenna? There are some people coming up our driveway that are, um…do you remember that I said I stopped gambling?” Jenna’s eyes lift even...
Erin QuillJan 23, 20211 minBreathing in springWatching the fireplace-- embers fading low-- the cabin shepherds in the gusts. I wrap the blanket, bundle as a turtle, wondering when...
Erin QuillJan 16, 20212 minThe Duck Coalition declares war on Rainbow NationBy Shakira Turtle, Underwater Gazette Updated 12:06 PM ET, Sat January 16, 2021 (Underwater Gazette) – In a race to build the perfect...
Erin QuillJan 2, 20212 minNot all accidents are accidentsHe could hear everything, but dare not open his eyes. The world was black and bitter now. A pressure over his face held him down....
Erin QuillDec 26, 20201 minChristmas EveI head upstairs with Mom. She has her phone, her laptop, and a blanket. As soon as she sits on the bed, I bonk my head into her hand. No...
Erin QuillDec 19, 20202 minDealing with Imposter SyndromeSometimes I struggle with imposter syndrome, especially when I write. Imposter syndrome, as defined on Wikipedia, is the psychological...
Erin QuillNov 28, 20201 minWhen my cat tries to help me write my blogWhile I'm writing my blog, my cat--Caesar--will wander in at some point for love and attention. Although when he decides I've been on my...
Erin QuillNov 22, 20201 minThe Cycle of GoldGold bleeds through the willows and then sinks beneath the ground before the sky burns in purple-- mauve, violet, mulberry, wine....
Erin QuillNov 15, 20208 minHelvetica FilesIn an attempt to determine what actually occurred on the Helvetica, the other detectives and I spent months compiling and cobbling...
Erin QuillNov 7, 20202 minElection, NaNo, Pandemic Holidays, Oh My!Let's follow the yellow brick road to the end of 2020--anxiety included! Follow me! A few days after the election and we're still not...
Erin QuillNov 3, 20201 minVOTEOne vote-- one moment-- matters. Building on top of one another until a bridge exists. Your voice and mine whisper change until history...
Erin QuillNov 3, 20202 minWriting Without a LicenseHi! And welcome to my blog. Something you should know about me: I love writing! I've written poetry since I was around five years old and...