Guest post by E. M. Foster Pros and Cons of Using |
E. M. Foster is a fiction writer and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet from Florida. She is currently preparing for a Master's in Creative Writing at the University of Cambridge, St. Edmund's. She is a reader and Creative Nonfiction Editor for Farside Review, reader for Sepia Journal, and writer for Coffee House Writers. Her work has appeared in The Aurora Journal, Sledgehammer Lit, and others. Find her blog and portfolio at fosteryourwriting.com. |
I know that there is still so much more work to do regarding body image, but it seems that with more and more people showing their “less than ideal” bodies on social media, at least a start has been made. No one should dislike themselves because they can’t look a certain way or fit into a certain size. I’m so happy for this generation and hope that girls really start knowing that they are beautiful just the way they are. |
However, the majority of older women don’t look the way that most of the women shown in these stories about age empowerment look. Maybe they never looked like that. Older women can be aging well and looking lovely, and still have lots of curves (maybe even more curves than when they were younger). A woman doesn’t have to look like a 25 year old centerfold to be “looking great for her age.” So, if we are telling girls and younger women that it’s okay to be the size you are and that you are still beautiful with your thighs, tummy, and cellulite, why are these other stories saying that an older woman is still beautiful if and when she looks as good as a young (thin) woman in a bikini? |
Debbie Cohen is the author of a children's book, "Lights, Camera, Action: It's Cassie Lewett!" about a young girl overcoming her stage fright to reach her dream of appearing in a play. Also, she has been published in Chicago Parent, Chicken Soup for the Soul, on Herstry.com, and on Bustle.com. In addition, Debbie has a drama resource book available on Amazon called "Drama Stew: A Recipe of Activities to Introduce Kids to Drama." Debbie currently teaches reading and writing to middle school students. |
I consider myself a lifelong learner and I am pleased to be on this journey of discovery with diverse ideas. My motto is today and reader and tomorrow a leader. I relish my years of teaching children, adults and parenting our two daughters. My leisure times allows me to help children with disabilities improve the quality of their lives by riding horses in addition to riding myself. Remember: “Words are to the mind and soul as food is to the body.” Bay Collyns Bay_Collyns@instragram |
Previously an elementary teacher, Arielle Haughee (Hoy) is a five-time RPLA-winning author and the owner of Orange Blossom Publishing. She is an editor, speaker, and coach. She is the author of The Complete Revision Workbook for Writers, the children’s books Grumbler, Joyride, Pling’s Party, and Sixth Sunday, the editor of the How I Met My Other anthology series, and the creator of the Focus Journal line of journals. She was also honored with the President’s Award from the Florida Writers Association in 2020. She has a serious reading addiction, fantasy romance her absolute favorite, and loves nothing more than good conversation paired with a good wine. She is surrounded by males at home—a husband, two sons, and an energetic dog—and tries to integrate as much purple and flowers in the house as possible. |
Sam Barnette is a nonfiction, fiction, and dramatic writer who encapsulates her experiences into worthwhile reading. She wants to share her personal stories with other people so that they may heal and/or learn from their own experiences. She is a recent graduate from a creative writing masters program. |
Some people read better with their ears. - Andrew Pudewa
Tonya Spitler is an avid reader, aspiring author, and mother of three beautiful children. When she isn't homeschooling her children, Tonya is helping authors make their career dreams come true. Tonya currently works with several indie authors and is the creative assistant for Orange Blossom Publishing. Tonya lives in Texas with her husband, three teenaged kiddos, and her sweet pup Spartacus. www.anovelchoicellc.com |
In 2007, Will was in a car accident and suffered a brain injury. He has gone on to receive his Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting from Boston University and his Master of Arts in Teaching from University of Louisville. Will's work has been published in Brain Injury Today, Uncomfortable Revolution, The Calderwood Press, His View from Home, The Aorta Reporter, and The Fourth World Journal. Currently, Will lives in Georgia, where he is a Lecturer of English at Kennesaw State University. www.willcarterwriter.com twitter: whitekidlimps Instagram: sideeffectsofabraininjury |
Previously an elementary teacher, Arielle Haughee (Hoy) is a five-time RPLA-winning author and the owner of Orange Blossom Publishing. She is an editor, speaker, and coach. She is the author of The Complete Revision Workbook for Writers, the children’s books Grumbler, Joyride, Pling’s Party, and Sixth Sunday, the editor of the How I Met My Other anthology series, and the creator of the Focus Journal line of journals. She was also honored with the President’s Award from the Florida Writers Association in 2020. She has a serious reading addiction, fantasy romance her absolute favorite, and loves nothing more than good conversation paired with a good wine. She is surrounded by males at home—a husband, two sons, and an energetic dog—and tries to integrate as much purple and flowers in the house as possible. |
Priya Pai is a rising senior at Texas A&M University who enjoys writing in her free time. She is also an avid reader and spin class fanatic who can be found in either the library or her local spin studio. Her most favorite activity, however, is chasing her labradoodle, Cocoa, around. Read more of Priya's work: https://medium.com/@priya.pai |
Arielle Haughee is the owner and founder of Orange Blossom Publishing.
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