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Sunday, December 27, 2015 9:45:59 AM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Exciting/Not Exciting Emotions:
Jessie said, "Exciting: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force AwakensNot Exciting: My emotions surroundig Star Wars Episode VII: The Force AwakensI've now seen the movie twice and read the novel. I am still emotionally compromised and unstable. It's all beautiful and..." more
Monday, November 2, 2015 8:47:04 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Exciting/Not Exciting Dos:
Jessie said, "In today's installment:Exciting – The Mets were in the World SeriesNot Exciting – The Mets lost the World Series I was off my game all day because of my sadness over this course of events. But my office mates were very sympathetic,..." more
Saturday, October 31, 2015 5:50:00 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Day Jobs:
Jessie said, "I have a full time job and then some. It has been about eight weeks since I took the position after completing my MFA degree in Creative Writing. And I now no longer have time to write everyday. It is often frustrating, probably adds to some of my..." more
Thursday, October 8, 2015 5:36:04 AM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Exciting/Not Exciting:
Jessie said, "This is my first installment of a new series called "Exciting/Not Exciting." I hope to highlight the little things that help me get through the day while also acknowledging that sometimes I wish for a little bit more, but that's okay, right?In..." more
Friday, April 17, 2015 2:41:20 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Yes it's April, but Here's to 2015:
Jessie said, "Here's to graduating even when you don't know where you're headed.Here's to accomplishments that matter to yourself even if they don't matter to anyone else.Here's to nice weather.Here's to believing that small victories are signs and rejections are..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 12:48:16 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled New Year New Reads:
Jessie said, "Happy 2015! I'm sure everyone plans to read more this year (don't know that we will, but it's nice to dream) and I have my first suggestions.My friend Daniela has just translated her debut novel into English, and it's available for digital download..." more
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 9:43:19 AM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Semester Endings and Soccer Ball Droids:
Jessie said, "I should be focusing. The first full draft of my thesis is due next week and I have papers due as well. It's to be expected. It's the end of the semester. I know how this works. Yet, never before have I been so distracted by the pop culture..." more
Sunday, November 9, 2014 5:42:08 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Thesis Writing and Movie Titles:
Jessie said, "So this happened this week:And in 4 weeks the first draft of my thesis is due. These two events together are not particularly conducive to focusing. I try to tell myself it's writing, that I do it all the time. Like, all the time. But it's different..." more
Saturday, August 30, 2014 4:05:38 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled National Book Festival 2014:
Jessie said, "The National Book Festival was today in DC. I attended for the second year in a row. Perhaps it was more apparent this year, as the venue was indoors rather than out on the national mall, but the festival was incredibly well attended. I sat through..." more
Sunday, July 27, 2014 7:52:15 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled 5 Hours Left to Download a Free eBook:
Jessie said, "We are currentlly #11 in Free Children's ebooks on amazon. Know someone who hasn't read "We Are Savages" yet? Well theyhave five hours left to download it free for their kindle :) "
Monday, July 14, 2014 3:49:23 AM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Why Harry Potter Fans Are Having The Best Week Ever:
Jessie said, "This past week had been the greatest week to be a Harry Potter fan in awhile. Not only did Diagon Alley finally open to the public at Universal Orlando, but J.K. Rowling herself wrote us some lovely new details about Harry Potter post Hogwarts. I..." more
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 10:35:22 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Star Wars VII:
Jessie said, "This happened today:That's right, Star Wars happened today (a read through anyhow). Luke, Leia, and Han will be releasing a movie in my lifetime. No VHS intorduction for me with this trilogy. Am I excited? Is that really a question? Am I nervous? Of..." more
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 8:01:20 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled 10 Signs Finals Are Coming (MFA style):
Jessie said, "10) Your professors actually mention that your class has a syllabus and you do have an exam 9) You realize exams are still something you have to deal with 8 ) Your needing coffee is now a socially acceptable complaint 7) Your needing alcohol..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:43 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Shutdowns:
Jessie said, "The Government is shut down. At least that's what it says on the news. Thanks to all the friends who have asked how I'm doing but as of right now, living in the DC area, the metro is still running and I can get to class. It is not a disaster on a..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:43 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Great Midwest Book Festival:
Jessie said, "This week We Are Savages was recognized as the outstanding entry in the Young Adult Fiction category at the Great Midwest Book Festival in Chicago. Always nice to know someone read and enjoyed your story."
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:43 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Thanksgivukkah:
Jessie said, "This year Thanksgiving is not just Thanksgiving, it is the first time this American tradition will cross paths with the much older tradition of Hanukkah, creating the wonders of Thanksgivukkah. That means latkas and cranberry sauce, turkey and..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:43 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Happy Hanukkah:
Jessie said, "Happy first night of Hanukkah everyone :) "
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:43 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Finals are Finals:
Jessie said, " This is me procrastinating. This is me writing a blog entry when I should be finishing a paper that has to be about three pages longer because I didn't follow directions exactly for the first draft. This is me realizing that my habits have not..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:43 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Back to the Stars:
Jessie said, "On Monday I was down at Kennedy Space Center in time to witness a rescheduled rocket launch. This was my second launch, though the first evening launch I ever witnessed. It wasn't just the fading light that made the launch even more enthralling..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:43 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Sports Obsession:
Jessie said, " The only sport I follow on a regular basis is baseball (let's go Mets!) but this week I've watched more sports coverage than I did in all of last year. This of course is all due to the Olympics. I am an Olympic fanatic. I have been following..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:09:23 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled An Eternal Optimist:
Jessie said, "Most people who know me would not say that I am an optimist. I am cynical and sarcastic mostly. But, one day a year I can jump on the optimist bandwagon. Opening day for the New York Mets.Some people might say I'm an optimist all year..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:09:23 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Thinking Tools:
Jessie said, "When I write (usually long hand, I type later) I like to have one thing other than a pen and paper. For those long minutes when I actually have to stop and think between pages about what to do next I need a ball of some kind. Usually I..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:09:23 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Collaboration:
Jessie said, "Yesterday a play I wrote received a staged reading. Something to know about me is I'm a little bit shy. I write because I love it, but I also find it an easier and more enjoyable form of communication than talking. However, when..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:09:23 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled Spider-Man in the Roc:
Jessie said, "For the past two weeks "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" has been filming a chase scene two blocks from my office. Suffice it to say I have been sprinting outdoors every chance I get to go and watch. Highlights? I got to see about 20 police cars..." more
Monday, May 23, 2016 1:53:41 PM
Jessie Atkin wrote a blog post titled The Void:
Jessie said, "You must feed the void or it will feed on you. That is what writing is. It is standing on a precipice, staring into an endless hole with no guarantee, no possibility really, that you will ever be able to fill it up. And while the void is deep enough..." more