Feb 28, 2010 Posted by Katherine De Lorraine

Write Now!

  No matter what anyone tells themselves, absolutely no excuse is acceptable for failing to write. Some call it “writer’s block.” Perhaps we should call it by its real names–excuse, lie, procrastination, sabotage. (I prefer mental constipation). If you want success, to write or not to write should never be the question. You must break through all resistance. “Okay,” you think, “but how?... read more

Oct 26, 2009 Posted by Katherine De Lorraine

Chapter 1 of Charmville

(excerpt from Chapter 1  of  Charmville, a novel-in-progress by Katherine De Lorraine) Charmville town movie theatre “Police in Charmville, VA, report that they are holding a local man suspect in the double-axe murder of a mother and daughter, Sylvia Jennings and Sarah Jennings, found dead in their separate homes around 11 a.m. this morning. They were proprietors of Lost Antiques.  No motive has been... read more

Sep 13, 2009 Posted by Katherine De Lorraine

Mr. Mudzingwa’s Death

Even before the drumming woke me at midnight, I knew that my father-in-law would be dying. I saw it in a dream two days ago but kept it to myself. I went to the fields to gather musosawafa leaves for everyone to wash their hands and faces after the funeral. You see, I have strange powers I must hide because a woman cannot know things like the n’anga. Elders would say I am a witch and drive me into the... read more

Sep 13, 2009 Posted by Katherine De Lorraine

Manena

Manena My name means mountain, and everyone says that I am made of rock inside because I never show how I feel. No one has ever seen me cry. Long ago I swore to be like a man. I have a plan to change how women are treated like dogs. No, worse; dogs are free. You see, I have a daughter, who may be able to escape from here. She will show the way and more will follow. I have heard from women in Harare of... read more