The Empress
Work in Progress
Art was Rashida's life, but lately, everything has been beige. When she finally finds inspiration again, there's no telling how far she will go for another chance at fame.
About the Author
Erica Damon
Erica Damon is a writer, equestrian, and artist living in Western Massachusetts. Her compulsively creative nature has led to a collection of 'what ifs?' and that sense of wonder weaves its way into her fiction.
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I call myself compulsively creative, so the Empress drew me in immediately. I wondered what would happen to someone who felt that they lost that connection to their passion. Then Rashida saw a dying rosebush.
Discussion Questions
- Have you ever felt like you lost touch with your passion?
- What's the strangest place you have found inspiration?