Fiction Author & Artist
"Lovers don't finally meet somewhere, they're in each other all along." ~Rumi Practicing self-love helps us in many ways. It is an essential starting point to our overall well-being. But, when it comes to encountering and wading through the heavy feeling of loneliness, we might feel ourselves needing more. When I read Rumi’s quote, I… Continue reading Love’s Role in Loneliness
Outside the broken window, the ocean was loud, while the cows kept quiet. Their peaceful black and white shadows graced the hillside cliff, balancing out the crashing below. Inside the broken window, the snug room was quiet, the loudest sound being the popping of the candle’s wick. The shadows of the two people inside flickered… Continue reading Lace and Charcoal
Hello there, I have something to share with you today. Did you know I am also an artist? It’s true! I’ve been drawing for almost as long as I’ve been thinking up stories. And after several years of loving and supporting other creators on Etsy, this year I decided to open my own shop. It’s… Continue reading My Art Shop Is Up and Running: Love By Carlene
My photo of beautiful Oahu. June 2023. Here in Southern California, the May-Gray and June-Gloom skies have slowly started to make their way out and in their place, we are starting to have sunny days. Which is why I wanted to pop in today with a friendly reminder about being safe with your skin. If… Continue reading love your summer skin: and keep it safe
“A jaded young woman sets out on an intense road trip home to deal with her past when she is asked to allow a relative stranger to tag along.” Sidewalk Flower, a novel by Carlene Love Flores. That was the elevator pitch I came up with over a decade ago for my first ever book.… Continue reading The Case for the newbie writer (in all of us)
WayV is on the cusp of their first World Tour. I could not be more excited for this to happen. What is WayV? WayV from their 2022 release, Phantom. The more serious side of the band. WayV, which stands for We Are Your Vision, is a band. While members are from China and Thailand, they… Continue reading WayV: Introducing you to my favorite band
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