Tag Archives: Happiness

2013 Wishes

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Shykia

 Happy New Year! Here’s hoping the year ahead will bring increased understanding, peace, and joy. 2012 was a year filled with challenges and tough lessons such as the fragility of life, hope and dreams. It has also taught us … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Shykia

I write about fictional heroes, but this post is dedicated to a very real and special woman who has always been, and still is, my number one heroine. This post is dedicated to you, Mom. When you came into this … Continue reading →

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Coping with Rejection in the Literary World — Dos and Don’ts

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Shykia

  Rejection is not fatal. I don’t remember where I heard that phrase or who coined it, but the power of those four words resonated with me from the moment I heard them. I agree, rejection isn’t fatal…but it can … Continue reading →

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There’s No Telling When You’ll Fall

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Shykia

The heart isn’t sentient. It’s merely an organ that works 24/7, fueling the body with plasma, unaware that the mind superimposes idealistic fantasies of a thing called love upon it. Love. Some revel in its intoxicating delusion, forsaking all logic … Continue reading →

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