One thing my creative writer has said numerous times is this quote by Swiss health economist and author Gerhard Kocher: “War is the father of all things.” Also, one of his own quotes (I believe) derived from it. I’m afraid … Continue reading →
A while back I became completely frustrated with the insert key on my keyboard, particularly when editing an existing story. There is little more counterproductive than typing merrily away only to discover that it took out a bunch of other … Continue reading →
So, I’m taking a Creative Writing course this quarter, and the teacher listed eight axioms in his syllabus that I’d like to share, that I think we could all learn from as artists, even if we don’t necessarily agree with … Continue reading →
We at the Writer’s Retreat wish you a safe and fun weekend. Happy reading! A. Catherine NoonThis is an older one that I wrote that has two additional chapters. I’ve been thinking of adding to it, to round it out, … Continue reading →
Please enjoy a sample from the minds of our writers. Our lists are random and hopefully a fun read! Let us know what you think. And hang in there ’til Friday! A. Catherine Noon Darla M. Sands Nikki MemmottDebbie Cairo
Continue reading →As I explore forums catering to professional and aspiring authors, my eyes are opening to the strong opinions people form on things such as character point of view. I never in my life have stopped to consider POV when picking … Continue reading →
Chapter 16: You Know That Saying, ‘Don’t Poke the Bear’? The chocolate cake tasted every bit as good as it looked. Rachel felt tempted to eat it all, even Viktor’s portion, but she still had some manners. She fished her … Continue reading →
We hope you look forward to a wonderful weekend. To start you off right, please click the links to read from our contributing authors. Thanks for reading and remember that feedback is greatly appreciated! A. Catherine Noon Darla M. Sands … Continue reading →
Every Thursday, the writers of the Writer’s Retreat participate in the Thursday 13 meme and this Thursday is no exception. Enjoy! A. Catherine Noon Darla M. Sands Debbie Cairo And a brand new TT-er, Matt Mason!
Continue reading →People frequently ask me, “How do you do all that?” when they find out the irons I have in the fire. While it is true that when I was younger, I would frequently bite off more than I could chew. … Continue reading →