After a long hiatus in which our writing team went on Safari to Africa and photographed the vanishing elephant populations along the Niger River delta, we have returned. Every Thursday, there is a Meme called Thursday 13. Its purpose is … Continue reading →
By the time the sun slept, tucked in its bed, she had a neat schematic of all the pieces she could put together. There were holes, to be sure, but at least she had a start. First and foremost, in … Continue reading →
This is a fun exercise to do, if your muse has been slobing around and not giving you the inspiration or drive you need. It makes you keep your mind focused as you write, and still allows you to deviate … Continue reading →
I want to share a Zen koan with you, but I think first it needs a little introduction. A koan is a teaching fable. They don’t always make immediate sense to Western ears, (and may not to Japanese ones either, … Continue reading →
My Secret Life as an Author Hello, my name is Stacey Harlowe. That’s me, in the white SUV idling behind you in the long line of cars waiting to drop off kids at Emerson Elementary this morning. I’m just another … Continue reading →
A lot of people, generally nonwriters or new writers, tell me that to write a novel, one needs an outline. To which I say, Hogwash. That’s right. Hogwash! One needs an outline as much as one needs a pencil – … Continue reading →
Merry Christmas everyone! I hopethe New Year is full of wonderfuladventures, health and happiness. Your Spirit engorges meuntil there is nothing but You Only…the sense of theDivine All earthly things fadeaway Your light almostblinding Painful to look upon The fine … Continue reading →
Review of Stephen King’s ‘On Writing—A Memoir of the Craft’ I found a copy of Stephen King’s writing guide, ‘On Writing–A Memoir of the Craft’ on my Artist’s Date to Barnes and Noble last week. After reading the foreword I … Continue reading →
It was suggested recently, on another web site, that my poetry is a little too romantic for some…I’m OK with that! I’m a romantic, optimistic kind o’ gal. But this comment did have me wondering what would be suitably unromantic … Continue reading →
Gwen, your blog on procrastination inspired me and shook me out of the doldrums. Sometimes a little kick in the right spot works wonders. Good stuff! soft lips caressing seducing with sweet whispers unfair advantage whispering voices rustling sheets, perfect … Continue reading →