Extraordinary

July 21, 2012January 4, 2013 / Tricia Drammeh / 5 Comments

Fantasy and paranormal novels tell tales of the extraordinary. The hero gains magical powers or obtains a gift others do not possess. The heroine embarks upon a life-or-death mission and finds her inner strength while on her quest. There is adventure, romance, and mystery. And, there is always an event that defines the main character, … Continue reading Extraordinary

Not Nice

July 7, 2012January 4, 2013 / Tricia Drammeh / 3 Comments

What does it mean to be a 'nice' person? What does 'nice' really mean? Am I a nice person? I don't know. I like children and animals. They seem to like me. I don't kick people. I open doors for others. I smile at babies. But, does that make me nice? I wish I were … Continue reading Not Nice

The Fear of Flying

July 5, 2012January 4, 2013 / Tricia Drammeh / 2 Comments

Flying in an airplane is the least of my worries. My biggest fear is change. Flying away from life as I know it and barreling toward a new existence. There is no adventure without risk. It's difficult to put everything on the line, to decide to leave the known in search of the unknown. What … Continue reading The Fear of Flying

The Comfort of Predictability

June 15, 2012January 4, 2013 / Tricia Drammeh / 4 Comments

I'm reading a romance novel. Not a series. Not a paranormal romance. Just a good old-fashioned boy-meets-girl romance novel. There is no question about how the book will end. The guy and the gal will certainly end up together and have a happily-ever-after ending. So, if I knew how the book would end before I ever … Continue reading The Comfort of Predictability