Author Archives: Drema Drudge

Take it on the Chin? Only if Warranted…What to Do with Criticism

It’s going to happen. If you are a writer who ever shares your writing, it will happen. You will receive either solicited or unsolicited criticism. What you do with that can either improve your writing or make it worse. What to do? Consider the source. Did you solicit this critique? If so, ask yourself whyContinue reading “Take it on the Chin? Only if Warranted…What to Do with Criticism”

A Virtual Book Launch Party/Live Twitter Chat Today for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams and Premonitions

Join us this afternoon over on Twitter at 3 pm for a virtual book launch party. If I understand correctly, this is a Chicken Soup first. Be a part of history in the making (and ask some questions as well) as we discuss our stories and dreams and premonitions in general. As you know, I’m a proud contributorContinue reading “A Virtual Book Launch Party/Live Twitter Chat Today for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams and Premonitions”

Drema’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good Writing Day

Okay, so maybe yesterday’s writing day wasn’t quite that bad, but it felt as if it were. Mondays are always bad writing days because I’ve had a weekend away from it. Once I’ve started writing, it’s hard to stop. But get me away from it and every doubt and fear comes flooding in. Yesterday wasn’tContinue reading “Drema’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good Writing Day”

Next Door to the Dead, A Poetry Collection by Kathleen Driskell

                         Perhaps not many of us would choose to live next door to a graveyard. Fewer of us would spend our time walking among the graves, imagining what the lives of the departed had been like. Poet Kathleen Driskell did just that when her family moved into an old country church outside of Louisville, Kentucky, twenty years ago and fromContinue reading “Next Door to the Dead, A Poetry Collection by Kathleen Driskell”

Another Helping of Chicken Soup!

I’m pleased to announce that Chicken Soup for the Soul has chosen one of my essays, “Wake-Up Call” for their newest collection, Dreams and Premonitions. The book will be released on September 22, 2015 and is available for preorder now over at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Since my name is Drema, (pronounced “Dream uh”)Continue reading “Another Helping of Chicken Soup!”

Greece Is the Word…

Barry and I have just returned from two weeks in Greece. What an historical time to be there, during the referendum! We saw some protesting in Athens, but we never felt concerned for our safety. In Crete we were put up at the gorgeous (yet many staired) Fodele Beach Resort. From evening beach singalongs toContinue reading “Greece Is the Word…”

When All You Want To Do Is Edit…Wait, That’s Not A Thing?

I’m sure that somewhere away from the page, away from my keyboard, the weather is really just as hot as they claim. I’m sure that ice cream still tastes fantastic, especially chocolate chip mint and caramel swirl (but maybe not together). Undoubtedly vacation will come and I will be pulled from the editing zone by myContinue reading “When All You Want To Do Is Edit…Wait, That’s Not A Thing?”

My Story, “Hunger Pangs,” is Now Online at Under the Fable!

I promised a link to my short story, “Hunger Pangs.  Read it here. (My story begins on page 29.) Hunger Pangs is the quirky story of a lonely young woman who meets a group of food enthusiasts. Claire is quickly fascinated by her education and initiation. Let me answer a frequently asked question: To my knowledge,Continue reading “My Story, “Hunger Pangs,” is Now Online at Under the Fable!”

Publication News: Under the Fable, Grief Eating, and Other Tidbits

I’m delighted to announce that my story, “Hunger Pangs,” will be published in the premier issue of Under the Fable, a UK-based literary journal. It will come out in four days! (I’ll link to it then.) Since I’ve been concentrating so much on my novel(s) this year, I haven’t been publishing as much fiction. IContinue reading “Publication News: Under the Fable, Grief Eating, and Other Tidbits”