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Writer Wednesday – Special Guest Shelley Munro

Writer Zen Garden Posted on August 21, 2013 by a.catherine.noonAugust 21, 2013

Noony here.  I am so excited today!  One of my writing friends, Shelley Munro, agreed to do a guest post for Writer Wednesday.  I’ve been familiar with her work for years and am so pleased that she stopped by. Back … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A. Catherine Noon, Samhain Publishing, Shelley Munro, Writer Wednesday

In Living Color

Writer Zen Garden Posted on August 21, 2013 by a.catherine.noonAugust 21, 2013

Years of movie watching give me a new appreciation of the filmmaking process.  Incisive music scores, thoughtful editing, and artful screen fades make me swoon alongside impressionable characterization and indelible plots.  Strong acting is just icing on the proverbial cake. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Art, Darla

Special Guest Shira Glassman, Author of The Second Mango coming from Prizm Books August 21st

Writer Zen Garden Posted on August 14, 2013 by a.catherine.noonAugust 14, 2013

I have a special treat for today’s Writer Wednesday feature.  I had the opportunity to virtually meet Shira Glassman through the Torquere and Prizm author lists; Prizm is Torquere’s Young Adult imprint.  Shira recently signed with Prizm and her book … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A. Catherine Noon, Art, Erika Hammerschmidt, Jane Dominguez, Mina V., Prizm Books, Rachel Matz, Shira Glassman, Writer Wednesday, Writing

Writer Wednesday – Writing a Novel Is Like Eating an Elephant

Writer Zen Garden Posted on August 7, 2013 by a.catherine.noonAugust 7, 2013

Of course, who wants to eat an elephant? They’re tremendous creatures, highly intelligent and protective of their clans. So perhaps, eating an elephant isn’t a great metaphor for writing novels. Elephants are tough to hunt, protected species in many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A. Catherine Noon, Noon and Wilder, Rachel Wilder, Samhain Publishing, Tiger Tiger

Inspiring Words

Writer Zen Garden Posted on July 16, 2013 by a.catherine.noonJuly 16, 2013

During the rare time waster and guilty pleasure of channel surfing the other night, I discovered a documentary about pop entrepreneur will.i.am (aka William James Adams).  He has always been an enigma to me, best known as a character in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Darla, Motivation

Writer Wednesday – Using the Tools

Writer Zen Garden Posted on July 10, 2013 by a.catherine.noonJuly 10, 2013

Tips and tricks abound to aid the creative process.  I’ve become familiar with some very clever ones, often through the warm and wise counsel of accomplished author Catherine A. Noon.  She introduced me to the multi-talented Julia Cameron, for example, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A. Catherine Noon, Art, Blocks, Darla, Goals, Motivation, The Artist's Way, Tools, Writer Wednesday, Writing

One Small Step For Us, One Giant Leap For Art

Writer Zen Garden Posted on July 8, 2013 by a.catherine.noonJuly 8, 2013

As I sit here, grumbling that I have a blog post due and I’m sick and would rather be in bed, I’m reminded yet again of the power of the little:  one small step can, over time, add up to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A. Catherine Noon, Noon and Wilder, Rachel Wilder, Samhain Publishing, Tiger Tiger, Writing

Writer Wednesday – Catch a Tiger by the Tale

Writer Zen Garden Posted on July 3, 2013 by a.catherine.noonJuly 3, 2013

Catch a Tiger by the Tale Blog Tour Day Three – Website Design TT | 07 | 2K13 | 03 Happy Wednesday!  Since today is my Writer Wednesday post day, I thought I’d share some thoughts on designing a website … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A. Catherine Noon, Noon and Wilder, Rachel Wilder, Samhain Publishing, Tiger Tiger

Resuscitating the Inner Artist

Writer Zen Garden Posted on July 2, 2013 by a.catherine.noonJuly 2, 2013

I’ve been making a real attempt to renovate the front garden this year.  The neighbors must be pleased; I know I am.  While gardening is invigorating, if often sweaty and exhausting work, the results have been spectacular.  But as punishment … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Blocks, Darla, Goals, The Artist's Way, Writing

A Haiku for the Day

Writer Zen Garden Posted on June 18, 2013 by a.catherine.noonJune 18, 2013

Nightshade’s Boon The season’s beacon Red blushes through verdant growth Sweet summer harvest –

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Darla, Haiku, Poetry

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