Author: csummerfield

I am a Southerner, through and through. I was born in New Orleans and raised by two strong Southern women, while experiencing a high level of trauma in my birth family. These experiences, of course, have lead me down the road of writing creative nonfiction, memoirs to be more specific. I am currently living in N.C. and after only a 7 month residence in the state, I am planning on moving, possibly to Arkansas. One of my goals is to write Southern Gothic short stories. For me, it makes sense that I live in a place where true blue Southerners live so that I can hear the stories that made them famous. Hopefully, my dreams and goals will be accomplished in this life time. I know I am working diligently toward them.

2016, Archives, December 2016, The MFA Years

Change is Inevitable

December 25, 2016September 23, 2020 csummerfield

I have never been a strong proponent of change. In fact, I have gone to extremes to not have to change. Nothing frightens me more. However, being a writer is one place that I must accept change because without it, I lessen my chances of writing a masterpiece. This isn't an easy thing to do… Continue reading Change is Inevitable

2016, Archives, October 2016, The MFA Years

The Writer’s Life

October 6, 2016September 23, 2020 csummerfield

Image: Bruce Guenter All the writing books I have read say the same thing.Writing is a solitary activity. I've written a lot in the past and recognize that, yes, it can be a lonely way to go. However, when I entered the MFA program, I thought with it being an educational program, I would be… Continue reading The Writer’s Life

2016, Archives, August 2016, The MFA Years

Cara Summerfield Introduction (Regis University ’17)

August 22, 2016September 23, 2020 csummerfield

Image credit: Prayitno I am a Southerner. I was born in New Orleans and raised by two strong Southern women who loved the letters I wrote to them from the time I was 5 years old. When living with my birth family, I experienced a high level of trauma. Life's experiences have directed me down… Continue reading Cara Summerfield Introduction (Regis University ’17)