Tag: Disabled

Just As I Am – A Poem

When I was old enough to realize that my body was disabled, I prayed to God to make me into someone else, and to take away what made me different. When I realized that I was gay, I prayed to God harder than before… Continue Reading “Just As I Am – A Poem”

Finite and Made of Stars – A Poem

I’m not afraid. As I look at the mountain in front of me, I know that I’m not ready, but I will have to be. As I look at the ravine that I must cross, I know that no sane person would dare try,… Continue Reading “Finite and Made of Stars – A Poem”

All Ye Faithful – A Short Story

She was careful after twilight. That’s when they began to emerge. You would hear them at night the moment the light of day began to fade. Vashti Blue knew that she had to keep moving, that she had the best chance of staying alive… Continue Reading “All Ye Faithful – A Short Story”

Two New Releases!

I’ve had the honour of having two of my stories included in two different anthologies! I mean, how awesome is that? The best part? You can get both! The first anthology with one of my stories is Mighty: An Anthology of Disabled Superheroes. includes… Continue Reading “Two New Releases!”

Stereotypical Hero – A Poem

You’re a stereotype, He said. Abuse survivor, gay, disabled. You are a stereotype given shape. I looked at him, wishing that I could shout, yell, scream, rant at him about what he said, and why it was wrong. Instead, I stayed calm. You forgot… Continue Reading “Stereotypical Hero – A Poem”