Books – Alisan Keesee

Stepford Girlfriends

As published in Litterae I’m a different model.I resemble previous models—in hair color, skin tone, and gender—but I’ve been given flaws tomake it feelMore. Real. I’m different causeI remember things you’ve told me.And, I am not vying for attention.Yet, I’m quieter than previous models, who were built with optimal conversation chips.Mine isn’t too bad onceContinue reading “Stepford Girlfriends”

Daffodil Published In Hive Avenue Literary Journal

Daffodil was published in Issue V of Hive Avenue Literary Journal earlier this week. Daffodil is a creative nonfiction braided essay that details a tragedy that my mom and our family faced. I wrote the piece for her and I am so glad to finally share it formally with the world. Read Daffodil in HiveContinue reading “Daffodil Published In Hive Avenue Literary Journal”

Manifestation

As published in Issue Four of Impostor Poetry Journal I remember the first time I learned about manifestation.A friend told me all about A Nightmare on Elm Street.I had nightmares afterward and to comfort me she said,Thinking about things is more likely to make them happen. Yet for the next few years, I shuddered wheneverContinue reading “Manifestation”

NaNoWriMo Announcement!

It is currently 7:02pm on October 31st, 2016 as I write this. In approximately 4 hours and 58 minutes November 1st will be upon us. November is National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo for short. Thousands of writers around the world compete to write 50,000 words by the end of the month or approximately 1,667Continue reading “NaNoWriMo Announcement!”

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child: A Review

Before beginning this horrendously long review/analysis, I would like to warn you, dear reader, that many spoilers lay ahead. If you have not read or watched Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or if you have future plans to partake in either of those aforementioned activities, please do not read this review. I do notContinue reading “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child: A Review”

Dear Harry Potter

Dear Harry Potter, To some silly Muggles who have only heard your name muttered in passing on the street or to those who prefer to be “perfectly normal, thank you very much” (Rowling), your story may seem like a fanciful child’s story about a magical school. But there’s some of us, who see ourselves as lostContinue reading “Dear Harry Potter”