Author: marylowd

More than a decade ago, I started writing a story inspired by my love of Guys & Dolls. Somehow, I thought I would fix its problematic nature by… uh… setting it in space. Since then, I’ve moved the file into a “dead ends” folder and later retrieved it multiple times…
Continue reading “Guys & Dolls… in Space???”

There have always been better writers in the world; even if you’re an expert genius, some other writer will be better at some types or aspects of writing than you. Those writers, though, don’t have essentially infinite patience to sit with you and let your personal preferences and desires solely guide them in what they write. Continue reading “It’s Worth Being Curious”

I’ve been thinking a lot about Cynthia Erivo’s performance in Wicked versus Idina Menzel’s performance on the soundtrack.

I love Menzel’s performance. Everything about it. Her fierceness makes me feel… not alone. Continue reading “Two Different Elphabas”

When an AI can write approximately as well as an author who’s been writing for 20 years, honing their craft and really focusing on improving for most of that time, it means you really need to stop and think about why you’re choosing to write. Continue reading “Re-Centering”

I’m watching A Paris Christmas Waltz and it’s like one pinch each of Strictly Ballroom, American Dreamer, and The Cutting Edge thrown into a standard box mix Hallmark movie for flavor.

Oh, and Matthew Morrison keeps dancing and also had a song. Continue reading “Stray Notes on Random Christmas Movies”