Lisa's Stories

"Someday, I'll Write About the Bicentennial"

That time the Cottrells were in two parades, won trophies, and were even on TV!

Jul 4 • Lisa Cottrell

"Some(Mother's)day, I'll Share This Essay"

From 2012, "Her Mother's Daughter"

May 10 • Lisa Cottrell

"Someday, I'll Ride My Bike Again"

A brief post, a catch-up, a preview, and some NEWS!

Apr 24 • Lisa Cottrell

"Someday, I'll Submit My Writing to Literary Magazines"

Am I more afraid of rejection, or of being published? Who knows?

Apr 10 • Lisa Cottrell

"Someday, I'll Do a Story Slam"

Woodstock Bookfest as Inspiration & Invitation

Mar 22 • Lisa Cottrell

Someday I'll Edit Stories of My First Eviction

Yes, it happened more than once. And more than twice. Ok, now double that.

Feb 20 • Lisa Cottrell

“Someday I’ll Save My Documents to an External Hard Drive”

What to keep and what to burn? A sampling...

Feb 2 • Lisa Cottrell

Someday I'll Edit "Paper Airplanes"

Revisiting my award-winning essay from 2010

Jan 5 • Lisa Cottrell

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