Drema Drudge

Itchin’ to Write Fiction

I’ve been doing plenty of writing lately: essays, articles for magazines, and tons of lists: What to do Before Ireland, What Not to Forget to Bring, Academic Tasks to do Before Graduation, What to Buy for The Trip etc. (Can you tell I love making lists? I do! I find it calming to have it all outContinue reading “Itchin’ to Write Fiction”

Standing Desks and Other Affectations

Virginia Woolf had one. Papa Hemingway had one. I’ve been contemplating one myself for a few years now, but not because they had one, and not because they’re trendy. I want a standing desk because they are better for one’s health, and because when I sit down to write, I can lose hours and arise,Continue reading “Standing Desks and Other Affectations”

Take a look at my guest blog on The Silent Isle!

I am honored to have been asked to guest blog on The Silent Isle, Anna Urquhart’s thought-provoking blog. Why don’t you head on over and take a look and maybe leave a comment. And DO sign up for her blog. It’s a must-read! http://www.annaurquhart.com/2013/05/had-i-but-known-i-could-run-and-breathe.html

My Winning Story

I was pleased and humbled to learn that I am the winner of Spalding University’s “Leprechaun’s Legacy” contest. I’m sure they received many worthy stories, so it means a lot that I was chosen as the winner. That I was unanimously chosen means even more. I have been given permission to post my story here, as wellContinue reading “My Winning Story”

The “Unpublishable” Story

The unpublishable story. Every writer seems to have one that he or she sends around relentlessly to no avail. I wonder sometimes if editors ever ask one another if they have been sent “that” story yet. This is the tale of one such story. I won’t say its title, because I’m still sending it out,Continue reading “The “Unpublishable” Story”

I Want to Launch a Little Free Library!

Do you know about Little Free Libraries? I first read about them in Writer’s Digest, and then again at a conference I went to last Friday. I was lying in bed reading WD and was so charmed by them that accidentally woke my husband by exclaiming over them. Now I want to put one up! WhenContinue reading “I Want to Launch a Little Free Library!”

My Biggest Writing News Yet!

I know, I’ve been totally obnoxious on Facebook and Twitter by hinting and not spilling my news, and I (sort of ) want to apologize for that. But not entirely. Don’t you sometimes just want to bask in the joy of the moment, just take it in? For me, it was more the incredulity IContinue reading “My Biggest Writing News Yet!”

And the winner is…

Thank you for all of the fascinating entries in my very first blog contest. Reading your stories was so much fun, I’m sure I’ll have a contest again before the year is out. I wish I could have chosen you all, but you’ll understand why I chose this CNF piece when you read it. And theContinue reading “And the winner is…”

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Parenthood, Update

Have you ever had a moment when you knew something was meant to be, but all evidence pointed against its ever happening? You might recall that I recently mentioned that I have another essay coming out in Chicken Soup for the Soul, the Parenthood edition. I just received word that it will be in bookstoresContinue reading “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Parenthood, Update”

Mary Shelley, The Synergy of Writing, and oh yeah: I am a finalist in a flash fiction contest!

During my art history research the day before yesterday, I paused to enter a flash fiction contest sponsored by Janet Reid, literary agent. Here was the assignment: Write a 100 word or less flash fiction piece using these words: ratline swords bond lodger asylum This was a challenge, for sure, but I love a challenge,Continue reading “Mary Shelley, The Synergy of Writing, and oh yeah: I am a finalist in a flash fiction contest!”