We’re ready for National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, at our house. Can you tell? That’s Kolya, doing his best to give his inspiration to my inbox. He’s a little over a year old and is fitting in well at … Continue reading →
Wow! Is it really October eighth? In another month we’ll be through the first week of National Novel Writing Month. I’m attempting to stoke the artistic fire with activities like those mentioned in my previous post. Likewise, I’ve joined a … Continue reading →
Today, I had some ridiculous fun. Hopefully, as “Artist’s Way” author Julian Cameron suggests, the activity will refill my artistic well. My adventure started with a visit to my favorite art framer. All-around gifted, this photographer is working with me … Continue reading →
I have a bit of a minor rant against a magazine publisher who shall remain unidentified. Somehow, they got my mailing address and started sending me one of their weekly publications. Since I do not wish to pay them for … Continue reading →
I recently remembered an elusive dream. It’s premise? I learned that someone invented a type of loom through which raw fiber could be instantly converted into a fine, diaphanous cloth. While somehow offering the results of an overly large circular … Continue reading →
There was a magical time when I’d wake from dreams that left me anxious to write. That is, arguably, a fairly common story source. Then, for some reason, the urge dried up despite the constant REM flow. I really want … Continue reading →
I lost my best feline pal early this afternoon. Her little body just couldn’t battle cancer any longer, so we released Luna to peace with the assistance of a very compassionate vet. Those folks and a local oncology team are … Continue reading →
So, it’s Wednesday. The first Wednesday of June. This means it’s my day to write my Writer Wednesday post. Um… ~crickets~ Final line edits of Sealed by Fire are due Friday. I teach class tomorrow night. I have a meeting … Continue reading →
My partner recently discovered a British science fiction comedy called “Red Dwarf”. Holy cow. While the character driven plot doesn’t require a science fiction setting, such elements offer a unique backdrop and brilliant storyline opportunities. We should have seen the … Continue reading →
In her multiple books and workshops, Julia Cameron repeatedly affirms that artists must let themselves play. Her logic? Our creative selves are much like children. Her various interpretations make a great deal of sense to me, especially considering how modern … Continue reading →