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Books are not meant to sit quietly on shelves. They are meant to be read and reread—considered, questioned, and carried with us—so that when we set them down, we are changed. H.WordSmith Reads is a space for thoughtful reading, curated recommendations, and reflections on stories that linger, offering ideas to accompany your journey as a reader and storyteller.

Writing Myself

Hemingway is quoted as saying, "Writing is easy; all you need to do is sit at the typewriter and bleed." These days, many of us have traded in our typewriters for laptops, and yet Hemingway's words still ring true. Writing is a solitary activity; that is, it's just you sitting somewhere by yourself, continually writing sentences that paint the past, present, or future. Sometimes, if you choose, you venture into others' circles, but for the most part, it is you and your lapto

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The Gift of Wintering

I recall reading the book "Wintering" by Katherine May. The bright orange cover and the word itself drew me as soon as it crossed the circulation desk. At the time the book crossed the desk, winter had not yet arrived despite it being December. I knew the icy sidewalks, biting winds, and less sunlight would arrive soon enough, but as I entered the new year, I wanted to make an effort to feel differently about the season. Unpacking the season of winter and its impact on me dro

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Jan 71 min read

Writing Isn't Ghostbusting; Right?

Writing is not ghostbusting until you sit down and write the truest sentence you know. Then that sentence turns into a memoir. So much has changed for me since I decided to write about myself that I sometimes wonder if I still want to write about myself; do I still want to confront and engage with these ghosts? The answer is yes because words hold power and meaning, and I have been given a gift that I should not waste because of fear. I have learned that when you sit down to

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Jan 42 min read