It’s about that time of year again. And I’m not referring to Christmas. My annual subscriptions need renewed for the British comic weekly “2000 AD” and the monthly “Judge Dredd Megazine”. Both have provided enjoyment for many years, though the … Continue reading →
Along with talented friends on an artist’s forum, I am reading Julia Cameron’s book “Walking in This World”. It follows the same thread as her “Artist’s Way” guide, both aimed at helping people unlock and explore their creative potential. One … Continue reading →
Are you doing NaNo? (National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo.) This year, I got off to a slow start because a) we’ve moved, b) I started a new job, c) I had a house guest the first weekend, and d) … Continue reading →
With us today for Writer Wednesday is Elizabeth Brooks, author, editor, and avid amigurumist. (Yes, I had to look up that one too.) I’m pleased to bring you her guest post for today, A Tale of Trust Elizabeth Brooks Winnie … Continue reading →
Today I’m striving on this fifth day of the National Novel Writing Month to create a word count worthy of the challenge – 50 thousand words in thirty days. I’m grateful gracious A. Catherine Noon introduced me to the concept … Continue reading →
I have an office, which obviously has a door. I also live with three cats. The plan to close said door and write in peace was sheer fantasy. Cats don’t like their humans being behind closed doors. They will scratch … Continue reading →
Hello, world! I’M CAFFEINATED! Let’s see. What’s new in the land of Writer Zen Garden? WE HAVE A NEW MEETUP GROUP! I’m so excited. We are the Writer Zen Garden and joining up is free. If you join, you will … Continue reading →
We welcome back a long-time member of the Writer’s Retreat, Evey, as a blogger here at the Writer’s Retreat. Here’s her first of what we hope to be many, many posts! World War Z I’ve just finished rereading one of … Continue reading →
Minutes ago I viewed lovely images of spring as captured by talented photography Eaton Bennett. The delicate blooms are beautiful reminders of nature’s power of regeneration, as she aptly titled the series, and make me look forward to planting my … Continue reading →
I had a post due yesterday for Writer Wednesday and didn’t have the heart due to the anniversary of the 9/11 travesty. Today, though, I realized that life should move on in honor of those we lost. And so, here … Continue reading →