Julie Lacksonen
Bio
Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.
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Mini Fiction Challenge
Recently, I invited members of the Facebook support group, Vocal Writing Prompts to participate in a mini fiction challenge (MFC). My goals were to increase membership for VWP and to give the members a reason for using the prompts I am posting for everyone.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Motivation
The List
The day of my father, Steve Sullivan’s, funeral had to be sunny, of course. He wouldn’t have had it any other way. He lit up every room he entered with his bright smile, his kind eyes, and his infectious, silly humor. His Dad jokes were notorious. The only time I ever saw him cry was when my mother died. The irony of her being a neurologist and developing inoperable brain cancer wasn’t lost on my brother, sister, and me.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Fiction
Sleep in Troubling Times
Before COVID hit, my husband passed away from a heart attack at the age of 59. Two weeks later, my dog started having seizures. I stayed up with her all night until I could get her to a vet. After two days with seizures continuing, I made the difficult decision to put the old girl out of her misery. Then, my best friend, SCUBA buddy, and co-boat owner, Madison, became in need of care. My single daughter and her son needed a place to stay. So, I moved in with Madison to become a fulltime caregiver and my daughter moved into my house. Within a year, Madison was gone too.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Lifehack
Introducing Vocal Writing Prompts
Like most writers, you have undoubtedly been at a loss for a topic to write about at some point. That happens to even the most successful writers. Writer's block is real. You can find some basic ideas to counteract your writer's block in one of my pieces here.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Humans
