Everyone gets stuck sometimes. Stuck in ruts, stuck in habits, stuck in circular thoughts and indecision. I’ve been stuck in summer. Stuck in short-sleeves, stuck in the house, stuck in cold drinks and sweat and flipflops. When you’re stuck in a writing rut, you can unstick yourself with goal-setting or creative prompts. When you’re stuckContinue reading “Unstuck”
Author Archives: Carie Juettner
From One Zoo to Another
The things that make me nostalgic for my teaching days are not always the things you might expect. A few days ago, I woke up to find that my home had been invaded by ants. They were coming up between the wooden boards of our kitchen floor in multiple places, as well as through cracksContinue reading “From One Zoo to Another”
Indie and the Ghost
When I talk to people about my Spooky America books, one of the most common questions they ask is, “Have you ever seen a ghost?” The answer isn’t as easy as a simple yes or no. Have I seen, truly seen, without a doubt, a ghostly spirit? No. Have I experienced strange sensations that feltContinue reading “Indie and the Ghost”
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