Cheryl Wray
Bio
I'm a trained journalist who now dreams of writing fiction.
Stories (28/0)
Meet Cute
60 seconds -- Zoe Standing in line at the ticket counter, Zoe's thoughts traveled back to the many evenings watching black and white movies with her Grandad. He was always amazed that she, a true Gen-Zer in every way, felt such a connection to the old films. Over their shared popcorn, he often told her how they felt more "crisp" and "real" than today's options. He introduced her to the stories, taught her about old Hollywood actors and actresses, and shared memories of the movie houses of his younger days.
By Cheryl Wray3 days ago in Fiction
Eclipse Thoughts
I. Chasing the Eclipse A six hour drive for a four minute moment? When my husband asked if I wanted to take a road trip to view the solar eclipse in totality, there was no other answer but “yes.” While I’d experienced other solar eclipses–a few in my childhood, one in my young adulthood, one just seven years ago–I’d never seen one the way others had told me they were meant to be seen.
By Cheryl Wray9 days ago in Earth
How I met my reading goals for 2023 (plus: every book I read and my 10 favorite books of the year)
Reading became so much more important to me during the pandemic. I've always been a voracious reader. As a child, I read nonstop (and have the worn-thin copies of Judy Blume and Nancy Drew books to prove it) and I continued my love for reading through high school, college, and adulthood.
By Cheryl Wray19 days ago in BookClub
D.E.A.W.: Drop Everything and Write
This week is recognized as Drop Everything and Read Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association and utilized by many other library and reading programs, the event is celebrated in honor of children's author Beverly Cleary's birthday and brings to mind the "DEAR" tactic used by Ramona's family in Cleary's beloved book Ramona Quimby, Age 8.
By Cheryl Wray20 days ago in Writers
8 Ways to Spread Holiday Joy with your Writing
Are you still stuck trying to decide what to give your favorite people for Christmas? Do you find it hard to locate a present that will be meaningful to the recipient? Or do you want to share cheer and joy in a creative way, but often find yourself roadblocked by the "Scrooge-y" side of the holidays?
By Cheryl Wray5 months ago in Writers
Simple Ways to Be Thankful Everyday
One of my favorite memories from childhood was a trip we took on Thanksgiving to a cousin's home nearby in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. The day dawned cold and crisp, and there was an undeniable excitement in the air; we were changing up our usual Thanksgiving routine and visiting some of my father's favorite relatives.
By Cheryl Wray5 months ago in Motivation
Remembering Raymond
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and today is the birthday of a dear one who lost his life to suicide. Below is my remembrance of him, written on the second birthday after his death; it's now been eight years since he left us and it's still unimaginable.
By Cheryl Wray2 years ago in Psyche