writing – Robert Hiraeth

The next prompt

Hello readers! I have another prompt for you to consider: “Imagine your life as a work of fiction. Describe the antagonist, and how you would prevail against them.” As always you can comment below or email me with your responses. I will run this until April 5th.

Thoughts on love

C has sent in their response to this prompt: “Can you live a fulfilling life without being “in love”? What does that even mean? And is love something we have any control over?” I found this to be a pretty troubling question because love is my favorite thing in the world. The things I loveContinue reading “Thoughts on love”

To love is to lose control

Here is Emily’s response to the prompt: “Can you live a fulfilling life without being “in love”? What does that even mean? And is love something we have any control over?” I am writing this while my cat Yennefer is lying sleepily next to me in bed. Her eyes squint at me as she purrsContinue reading “To love is to lose control”

Community Prompt Reply

Thank you to my subscriber “C” who has written in with their response to the prompt for this week: “What value do you have that sometimes causes you problems? Has this ever led you to question whether or not you should abandon it or modify it? Why or why not?” I find that I valueContinue reading “Community Prompt Reply”

Introduction to prompts

Hello to all of you who have found their way over to this space. Whether you are first time visitors, repeat drop ins or subscribers I am honored that you would take time out of your day to read the untethered ramblings of this dispossessed prisoner. I am launching something new here that I wouldContinue reading “Introduction to prompts”

Publication

I just wanted to share that the 2024 PEN America Prison Writing Awards Anthology is now avaliable on Amazon. https://a.co/d/dyzQOhp Included is my award winning piece “Courage” which starts on page 21. Thank you to all that have supported my writing journey so far.