When a Diagnosis Can’t Keep You From Your Dream

When a Diagnosis Can’t Keep You From Your Dream


While inspired by the whirlwind romances in Hallmark movies, Racquel Henry knows all too well that life doesn’t always feel like a fairytale. But an unexpected diagnosis (and 92 rejections) couldn’t stop her from becoming a published author.

Racquel Henry and I were supposed to meet at Lineage Coffee, where we would’ve walked across mint green floors and ordered an iced matcha and lemon cake before sitting in two black iron chairs at a small round light-wood table, us talking a little louder whenever metal eviscerated whole coffee beans. 

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Stories that Last

Stories that Last


Disney writer and director John Musker on writing with a collaborator, which feedback to take and which to ignore, and how to keep going when you’re stuck.

I almost expect the bunny to start talking to me.

I stare as it hops silently into the greenery outside the home of John Musker, the man who brought to life a mouse detective, a blue genie, a frog prince, an ocean voyager, and a little mermaid. I’ve been listening to John’s words since I was three-years old. I walk past the hiding bunny to John’s door, remembering the first time his art affected my life.

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when your creative project isn't fun anymore

when your creative project isn't fun anymore

I've thought about the First Post for this blog for a few months now. I've been thinking how I could introduce this new blog, what I could say, how I could put into words the swelling of emotions and failures that have led me here.

The sentences and ideas have been rumbling around in my head since July. I wanted to get it right.

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