NaPoWriMo Day 16

I decided not to do the prompt today. I just couldn't get into that headspace. I had writer's block most of the day until I found this tidbit in my notes: "Crab apples have long been associated with love and marriage. It was said that if you throw the pips into the fire while saying…

NaPoWriMo Day 8

In a complete turnaround from yesterday, I am in love with today's prompt! A ghazal was the ideal form to repeat Idunn's name throughout, like a chant or a prayer. I can't believe I didn't think of it before. The length of 5-15 couplets meant I could easily make it 9, a Norse holy number.…