Blog | Ellen Meeks Writer

I screamed for joy. . . then cried tears of relief

I am pretty sure I stopped breathing for a bit when I saw my name. I couldn't believe that with over 2,500 applications I was one of the...

PB Rising Stars Mentorship

Dear PB Rising Stars Mentors, Thank you for taking the time to check out my little corner of internet. I know you have many applications...

Spring Fling Kid Lit 2023 Writing Entry

Thank you to Kaitlyn Sanchez & Ciara O'Neal for hosting the #springflingkidlit writing contest and to all the contest prize donors. Time...

Fall Writing Frenzy 2022

I know my #FallWritingFrenzy entry doesn't match the spooky/playful tone that most entries have, but this is what poured out of my heart...

Crying Cherry Blossoms

I wrote this for a writing twitter writing contest (#springflingkidlit). Choose a spring GIF and 150 word limit. I didn't get any award...

Worth the balancing act?

I know so many of us are trying to "balance it all". I had an experience that showed me is important to balance what you value/brings you...