Pretty Bird
Pretty Bird written by: Lynn Nicholas - Hanging upside-down on her perch always jogged Mirabella’s memory...
Lynn Nicholas
It’s been an interesting journey from technical editor to creative writer—one I started in my mid-fifties. I began by submitting short pieces, essays, poems, and flash fiction to both online and print publications. Acceptance was motivation to continue. Over the years I expanded my skills through continuing education, taking both online and in-person writing classes. On a more personal note, I describe myself as a bit of an introvert and an observer of life. As such, my writing leans towards situational or character-driven pieces—slice of life stories. I also express my creativity through photography, feeling compelled to capture the world around me through the camera lens. I started ballroom dancing at sixty, and recently I have begun developing my artistic skills via watercolor and colored pencil. In my garden I combine colors and textures with abandon. I also connect with animals on an instinctive level. What I am not is mechanical. I lack even the most basic of mechanical skills. My husband will happily verify this fact. I am a member of Sisters in Crime, the Society of Southwestern Authors, and the Arizona Authors Association.
