Nina

I am passionate about words, about affecting children's lives for the better, about music, hope, and support. I love working with creative people who want to use their gifts to challenge and change the world in a positive way. I love independent magazines and detailed, custom design. I love to surround myself with beautiful things.

I’d Call that a Success, short story 15 of 20

 Disfunctional, Family, Short Stories, traveling  Comments Off on I’d Call that a Success, short story 15 of 20
May 312022
 

Hey everybody,

Short story 15 of 20 is out now, and it’s called I’d Call that a Success. It’s about Kaspil and his wife. They are moving across the country, but they can’t do it alone. So, they enlist the help of their son, Alan, and a driver, Bill. Bill is taking their trailer filled with their things from Florida to North Carolina, while Kaspil and Alan follow behind. Along the way, everything that can go wrong does. Will Kaspil and Alan make it to North Carolina with all of their belongings, or will they have to leave everything on the side of the road?

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London Loves Leather, short story 14 of 20

 Connecting, Humor, Life, Love, Short Stories  Comments Off on London Loves Leather, short story 14 of 20
Apr 042022
 

Hey everybody,

Short story 14 of 20 is out now, and it’s called London Loves Leather. It’s about a woman named Stephanie. She is traveling to London by train when she meets Anwar. They decide to take a taxi together and make plans to meet up later that night. In the meantime, Stephanie checks into a hostel, goes shopping and sees something she must have. She takes it, thinking no one will notice, but do they?  

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Girls Night In, short story 13 of 20

 Friendship, Short Stories, Writing  Comments Off on Girls Night In, short story 13 of 20
Mar 242022
 

Hello everybody, 

My latest short story, Girls Night In, is on Amazon.com. It’s about best friends, Jasmine and Sienna. Jasmine is Sienna’s first married friend with a child. Even though Jasmine isn’t as available as she used to be, Sienna misses her and plans a girl’s night in, but as the night progresses, Jasmine and Sienna realize they don’t always see eye to eye. So, what changed? More importantly, will Jasmine and Sienna find a way to salvage their friendship?

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Being a Loner isn’t so Bad, short story 12 of 20

 Friendship, Short Stories  Comments Off on Being a Loner isn’t so Bad, short story 12 of 20
Feb 252022
 

Hello everybody,

My latest short story, Being a Loner isn’t so Bad, is on Amazon.com. It’s about best friends, Yanira and Dahlia. They move into a college apartment together, but Dahlia has a new boyfriend, and he’s a little too much for Yanira. This causes problems between the roommates. Yanira decides to take things into her own hands, making a decision she can’t come back from. Will their friendship survive?

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Lego Master

 Art, Artists, Design, Fun, Inspiration  Comments Off on Lego Master
Feb 232022
 
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I recently got the privilege to see an exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago that I’ve wanted to see for months. The Art of the Brick showcased Lego sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya.

Here are some of the most incredible sculptures I saw:

Art is optional
Green man
Winged Victory
Red Face
Swimming
Stained Glass
Skulls
Husband and wife
Head in hands
Man pulls chest open
The Scream
Geometric People
The Kiss
Man pulls his face off
Red umbrella
Clouds
Create More Art

To learn more about this exhibit and to buy tickets, please visit The Museum of Science & Industry.

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What a Long, Strange Trip

 Short Stories, Uncategorized, Writing  Comments Off on What a Long, Strange Trip
Feb 122022
 

Hello everybody,

Many monumental things have altered the state of my life this past year. Those things have made me want to become more balanced and disciplined. As a result, I have kept my body, mind, and soul in balance. It has not been easy, but it has been necessary. That said, I have a few projects I need to finish. 

I began my short story project a while ago but got sidetracked due to medical issues. However, I still intend to complete my project and add a bonus story bringing the total number of short stories to twenty. Every time I publish a new story, I will write about it on my blog, Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter pages, so you will not miss a thing.

My latest short story, Weird Timing, is currently available on Amazon.com. It’s about a young woman named Yasmin, and it’s her first week of college. She just moved from the city to live in a small town where she shares a dorm room with her new roommate in the middle of central Illinois. She meets a guy with potential while navigating college life, but it gets complicated when she tries to seek shelter in the middle of a tornado warning. Yasmin is trying her best to get acclimated to her new life, but will she be able to figure it all out?

I hope you check it out and like it.

I can’t wait to hear your thoughts.

Happy reading,

Janina

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When the Weasel Goes Pop *

 Goals, Health, Illness  Comments Off on When the Weasel Goes Pop *
Jan 052021
 

Sometimes things pop up unexpectedly in life. These past two months have been one of those times. I have been ill. It wasn’t Covid. I believe it began with stress. As a result, I stopped everything to heal.

I am feeling much better now, but during this time, I could not complete my short story project by the end of 2020 as projected. I apologize, but I will make it up to you all. My new goal is to complete my short story project by March 8th, 2021.

Stay tuned. Thank you for your support!

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The Lair, short story 10 of 19

 Friendship, Short Stories, supernatural  Comments Off on The Lair, short story 10 of 19
Nov 192020
 
The Lair

Hey all,

How is your week going? I hope it is going well. I want to urge you all to take good care of yourselves. Please get enough sleep, water, and relaxation in your lives.

That said, I’d like to talk to you about my next short story. It’s inspired by my father and his childhood in Krakow, Poland. It’s about two boys, Jan and Michel. They go on an adventure one day and come across a creature that doesn’t want them there.

Check it out by clicking the image below.

Happy reading!

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Stay with Me, short story, 9 of 19

 Family, Horror, Life, Short Stories, Surrealism  Comments Off on Stay with Me, short story, 9 of 19
Nov 192020
 

Hello everybody,

I hope you are all keeping safe.

Can you believe how fast the holidays are coming up? I know we are all happy about that and I want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving.

Check out my latest short story, Stay with Me. It’s about Suzie’s husband James who disappeared long ago. One night he returns to explain why. Suzie doesn’t understand, but she will.

Click the image below for more information.

Stay with Me

Happy reading!

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Boil the Scream, Short Story, 8 of 19

 Horror, Short Stories  Comments Off on Boil the Scream, Short Story, 8 of 19
Oct 182020
 
Boil the Scream

Hello Everybody,

This is the second creepy story in which I pay homage to horror and my love for Halloween. It’s the eighth short story in my series, and it’s called Boil the Scream. It’s about Thelma. She interviews with an abrasive attorney for an administrative assistant position and gets the job, but soon after, a series of odd events occur, leaving her to wonder if she should take the job or leave it altogether.

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Boil the Scream
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