A short story by Kerry Nenn Dedicated to Edward Lee Jones 11/14/43 – 5/19/10 He had laced up his shoes extra tight that morning. When you work hundreds of stories up, sure footing is essential. Double-knotted bows ensure no tripping hazards. Right now he wished he had not done so. If they were just aContinue reading “Grip”
Category Archives: Writing
Seven Deadly Sins for Writers: #1 – FEAR
If you asked me what it’s like to finally pursue my dream of writing, the honest answer is: Terrifying. Yes, there is excitement and delight, and many other things weighing in on the positive side, but, the scale is often tipped by the heavy burden of fear. I can’t remember a time when I didn’tContinue reading “Seven Deadly Sins for Writers: #1 – FEAR”
Seven Deadly Sins for Writers
One Fish Two Fish Read Fish Blue Fish. It wasn’t long after this stage of reading that you began dreaming of writing your own clever yarn. You found the place Where the Sidewalk Ends and could not wait to compose your own prose. Since those Berenstain Bears days, you’ve had the itch to craft a story, tell a tale, smith someContinue reading “Seven Deadly Sins for Writers”
Feeling Honored
Congratulations to the winners of the 10th annual poetry contest celebrating the Crystal Lake Public Library’s 100th Anniversary. Pictured at left from left to right: Sharon Davis (1st Place Adult Contest); Reese Grindstaff (3rd Place Young Adult Contest); Alanna Taubin (1st Place Young Adult Contest); Kerry Nenn (Honorable Mention Adult Contest). Other winners (not pictured):Continue reading “Feeling Honored”
Kerry Nenn – Author!
I’ve been writing poems and short stories since old enough to wield a pen. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t dream of being a published author some day. 30 years later, that day has finally arrived. My first book, Random Thoughts, has been published! It is now available on Amazon.com. Waiting so long forContinue reading “Kerry Nenn – Author!”