April OttoI’ve Written so much Today. Like, a whole Novel.Today, between eight and nine-thirty in the evening, I wrote three thousand, three hundred and sixty-three words, bringing my NaNoWriMo…Dec 1, 2018Dec 1, 2018
April OttoGod is a Woman?I didn’t realize that I could think about God in non-gendered or female terms until I was an adult. The realization brought me peace.Nov 16, 20182Nov 16, 20182
April OttoI’m a WriterI get my first article accepted for publication and think am I a writer now?Nov 10, 20182Nov 10, 20182
April OttoI’m A Novelist Now!Sometimes I feel as if I’ve never had an idea in my life. As Friday (or “These damn blogs are a curse upon my house!” day, as I like to…Nov 2, 20182Nov 2, 20182
April OttoSo This is AdulthoodMy mother tells me that sometimes she still feels twelve years old.Oct 27, 20182Oct 27, 20182
April OttoFrom the Other Side of the Toy AisleAs a child I played with dolls and Lego, Barbie and Hot Wheel.Oct 20, 2018Oct 20, 2018
April OttoKnowing FearI grew up on fantasy books. The young adult section of the library was my sanctuary, and I whiled away my time in its books.Oct 6, 20184Oct 6, 20184
April OttoDivine DressAs a member of a Christian community, I hear often how important it is to focus on what’s inside, rather than our physical appearance.Sep 29, 20183Sep 29, 20183
April OttoThe Unimportant Art of Husband-Attracting“I’m trying to get a husband,” I say to my dad when he compliments my looks.Sep 22, 20181Sep 22, 20181