Rosemary Draven

The Machine That Keeps Churning: Writing, Revamping, and Staying Busy

These days, I’m deep in the writing trenches. Too many projects pile up, and while that’s a blessing, the relentless hunger to finish just one more gnaws at me. It’s like being a dysfunctional machine—always churning, always producing, but breaking down in those rare moments of reflection. In those moments, I find myself questioning everything:…
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Returning from Break with Jedi Mind Tricks

The first day back to school always comes with a lot of hype, and this January was no different. I let myself get caught up in the cycle of wondering, worrying, and overthinking it. But when it came down to it, I know how to do my job, and my students—bless them—are mostly good listeners.…
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Back to School and the High of Finishing a Story

Tomorrow, it’s back to school—a world of lesson plans, reading groups, and the ever-present question: “Am I doing enough?” It’s surreal, honestly. Over my vacation, I finished my novel, Riven, and got it out into the world. A friend compared it to Stephen King finishing Running Man while teaching, which is wildly flattering. I’m not…
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My Favorite NIN songs

I’m going to try to link to my playlist here. I hope it works! Let me know. Click on the image below Step into the World of RivenIn Riven, Princess Salome ventures beyond the safety of her mystical kingdom to face a world unraveling under the grip of a deadly force. With courage, curiosity, and resilience, she…
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