by David | May 13, 2017 | Beginnings, Dream, Path to Publication, Permission, The New Story |
PermissionThe boy said, “Daddy, is it okay if I just call you ‘Dad?’”I replied that I appreciated him asking, but explained it was his choice.”Okay, I’m going to call you ‘Dad,’” he said.ConfirmationOver 14 years ago, I invited an old school friend...
by David | Dec 23, 2016 | Beginnings, The New Story |
Do you remember the moment you knew you were meant to be a writer?I’ve read about people knowing at an early age that writing was their purpose. Their early calling compels me to take on a Scrooge-like demeanor because I’m not that writer.I’m a late bloomer and that...
by David | Nov 9, 2016 | Antagonist, Beginnings, Dream, The New Story |
The world didn’t end after the U.S. elected its new president. My friends haven’t started moving to another country. And nobody’s bought a bunker to my knowledge. (But text me if you did because I’d like to say farewell to my brothers and sisters.) The Days...
by David | Jun 11, 2016 | Beginnings, The New Story, Truth |
A woman holding a book with a rose in it waited for me. The plane landed and I texted her I was in route to the agreed upon atrium. As I disembarked the aircraft, I began to consider why I put myself in this situation. Was I mentally prepared to surround myself with...
by David | May 3, 2016 | Beginnings, The New Story, Voice, Writing Voice |
The phone rang but I didn’t answer. It was him. It was her. It was you. I thought they expected something from me. Not anything of value, just more than I could offer. They weren’t ghosts or vampires. They were people who cared about me, and I cared about them....
by David | Feb 4, 2016 | Beginnings |
Wait! Please stay subscribed because I’m not shutting down my blog! I’m just switching my domain from StoryandCraft.net to DavidVillalva.com along with updating my email address and logo. Here’s the new logo in case you’re curious what it looks...
