Tag Archives: finding one’s voice

Feelings Unfiltered

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Nancy Wait

Two weeks ago today, Sept. 29th, at a loss for words. This is where I was. Primitive and raw, battling my way out of confusion. A crumpled pink post-it upper left. Placed at the back of the moleskin sketchbook, it … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: Voyage Home

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Nancy Wait

Excerpt about the voyage home from The Nancy Who Drew: The Memoir That Solved A Mystery One of the sailors led me to my cabin. We stepped carefully over cables of twisted steel littering the deck. We circled around bristly-faced … Continue reading →

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Faith In A Dream

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Nancy Wait

Once upon a time, despite having little faith in myself as a writer, I signed up for a writing class. I dreamed of being a writer. I had no faith in my ability; only the dream. I had faith in … Continue reading →

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Stepping Softly Into Voice

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Nancy Wait

This is me at eighteen, an actress speaking the words of others, with no voice of her own. Afraid to speak her feelings, fearful of repercussions. Hiding behind a veil (albeit an attractive veil, but still a screen). Then I … Continue reading →

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