Besides posting some A to Z entries here and the entire alphabet for my Darla M. Sands blog, I am also endeavoring to meet another writing challenge. The Office of Letters and Light, hosts of November’s National Novel Writing Month, … Continue reading →
Case and point…I’m late posting today, because I was distracted. Granted, I was distracted with family events and a bit of exhaustion. Many days, when I’m writing I have to fight distraction. A. Catherine Noon pointed out yesterday that she … Continue reading →
So, I went to Google today to find a funny picture to use for today’s post. So, I says, Google, give me funny character pictures. And Google says, Well, I’m not actually sure what this says. Isn’t he creepy? 🙂 … Continue reading →
I’ve just finished reading a YA book by author Beth M. Honeycutt. I’m so glad my friend Rochelle Bradley introduced me because the story What Dreams May Come is very, very sweet. And Ms. Honeycutt is a professional editor, which … Continue reading →
By now, our regular readers have heard us talk about The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron. If this is your first time, Dear Reader, hello, and welcome. I’m A. Catherine Noon, one of your hosts here at the Writer’s Retreat, … Continue reading →
Noony, here! I’m tickled pink to introduce my buddy from the Nice Girls Writing Naughty group, Leela Lou Dahlin. She’s our special guest for this week’s Writer Wednesday. Please make her feel welcome! Take it away, Leela! * * * … Continue reading →
March is not yet half over, but spring seems nearly here in my little corner of the world. Today I saw a crocus blooming in my garden. More exciting is the fact our migrating vultures have returned in droves, filling … Continue reading →
It’s the second day of the Keepsake Tour to celebrate the release of Emerald Keep and already, I’m pooped! Of course, that may have more to do with the fact that it’s Daylight Savings Time and we’ve lost an hour … Continue reading →
We were having a discussion today on Romance Divas about fear and success, and it got me thinking. One thing I’ve learned about fear is that conquering it doesn’t mean I don’t feel it. I used to think that being brave … Continue reading →
It’s no secret that cats own the Internet. But how did that happen? I heard an interesting theory the other day. It regards the very nature of these beasts. Cats’ canine counterparts require regular walks, or at least outdoor trips. … Continue reading →