Lauren StraleyJan 9, 20194 minWhy Do We Reread Books?Welcome to 2019, readers! I am so excited for what the new year has in store for Wet Ink. I've got some exciting posts lined up and I...
Lauren StraleyDec 5, 20186 minThe Forgotten History of Two Famous Christmas CarolsWe hear them throughout the season, the harbingers for Christmas. They can be heard on every radio station, TV commercial, and musical...
Lauren StraleyNov 9, 20184 minWhy Autumn Is The Best Season For Writers It happens suddenly. You wake up to see the leaves hanging outside shift—their light red, orange, and yellow transform your window into a...
Lauren StraleyOct 31, 20184 minDid You Hear That? The Rise of The Ghost StoryYou blow out the candle on your bedside table, crawl under the covers and close your eyes. Feel the gentle breeze of the fan brush...
Lauren StraleyOct 17, 20185 minCinderella In Tennis Shoes: The Evolution of The Fairy Tale Fairy tales have always inspired cultures, interwoven in oral narrative traditions and cultural practices that span thousands of years....