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This year, I'm putting all my time and energy into pursuing my creative projects. To that end, I decided it was time for a studio upgrade...
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- Nov 25, 2022
- 1 min
Letters to My Son Day 3, Reception Purgatory
As I imagine what it might be like for you there on base the day after Thanksgiving in battalion reception purgatory, the only experience...
- Nov 24, 2022
- 1 min
Letters to My Son, Day 2 in Two Parts
Today's letter is about Thanksgiving traditions and how I felt experiencing a holiday celebration without my eldest child for the first...
- Nov 23, 2022
- 1 min
Letters to my Son, Day One
I decided to write to you daily from the desk in your room so that you'd know I was thinking of you. And then, in a power move I think...
- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
Who's there?
I pulled the comforter up over my ear, snuggling down into the bed, consolidating whatever warmth could be found. It was well past...
- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
So what now?
Anyone else now in their 50s, but still have no clue what they want to do with their life? Don’t get me wrong. I’ve done some cool things...
- Jul 13, 2020
- 4 min
Watch Me Soar
Kneeling stiffly, I eased the fabric from the wooden chest secured to the foot of my bunk. Soft cream striped over gold slink. I stood...
- Jan 3, 2020
- 3 min
Drunk Dive into Crazytown
Disclaimer: I am drunk. Any grammatical or typographical or uh, logistical errors are due to my inability to hire an editor on such...
- Oct 23, 2019
- 3 min
An interview with Yertle, Former King of all Sala-ma-Sond
In an attempt to make sense of the events that followed the regime change, I contacted Yertle the Turtle, former King of all...
- Jun 3, 2019
- 2 min
Repeat!
“Did you hear that?” I whispered, my eyes drinking in the darkness surrounding the car. He stopped kissing my neck long enough to mumble...
- Jul 29, 2018
- 2 min
Imprisoned
In an effort to up my game and get back in the swing of things, I’ve decided to write an occasional micro-story from a roll of the Story...
- Jun 17, 2017
- 2 min
A Limited Treatise on Why I Hate My Cat Right Now
How can I hate all that cuteness? Easy. It’s 5 AM. Can’t my cat read time? Should I get her a wristwatch? I don’t know. I’m too tired...
- Mar 28, 2017
- 3 min
The Exam
My daughter has a set of dice called Story Cubes, which she uses to tell us fanciful stories before bed. It didn’t take long for me to...
- Mar 17, 2017
- 2 min
Zen and the Art of Typewriter Adaptation: The Beginning
Ever since I was young, I’ve had an affinity for typewriters. As a preschooler, I would occasionally go to work with my mother, a...
- Aug 11, 2016
- 2 min
Finding My Way Back
“Hello. It’s been a while. I’ve missed you.” This is what I’d say to my muse if I had the courage to reach out. Sometimes keeping in...
- Jan 21, 2016
- 1 min
Dani Hoots’ Review of The Pirate Princess by Tawn Krakowski
What a lovely review of my book, The Pirate Princess! It means a lot to me coming from a fellow author. Thank you, Dani! A...
- Dec 30, 2015
- 1 min
PWN 2016
In an effort to revitalize my blog, I’ve decided to offer a wider variety of content. I promise to be true to TotallyTawn in that I will...
- Dec 24, 2015
- 1 min
Y is for Yuletide
I think it’s time to re-gift this little gem. Happy Holidays!
- Nov 12, 2015
- 2 min
The Change in My Wallet
Day 9: What’s in my wallet Happy Anniversary to me! According to WordPress, I began the TotallyTawn blog five years ago today. My, how...
- Nov 11, 2015
- 2 min
Tawn’s Best Laid Plans
Day 8: Five Current Goals As you can probably tell, I generally don’t do well with goals. I can stick to a schedule if I really have to,...
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