There’s an idea in piano instruction called the Irreducible Minimums. It’s the idea that there are certain things that one must do on a regular basis, those “at least” things that keep us with one foot in the water. As … Continue reading →
Description can be both bane and boon to our writing. It can make the setting and action seem real, pull in the readers and put them front and center, make them a real part of your story. Even so, too … Continue reading →
Join us for random lists to celebrate Thursday! We love comments, if you have the time… Darla M Sands
Continue reading →I was at a restaurant the other day with my partner when the wait turned into a longer ordeal than anticipated. I was not really surprised, as it was a new place. My first instinct happened to be leaving, too, … Continue reading →
We’ve all seen it in the movies and read it in books: the time-worn image of a writer sitting down to his typewriter (or computer these days) to write a book. The author is always alone, in a nifty little … Continue reading →
Today is the day for random lists. Please stop by and comment if you enjoyed: A. Catherine Noon Darla M. Sands
Continue reading →The gal in question wrote to an animal welfare website where folks tell how they discovered a beloved pet, often found languishing in a shelter after being heartlessly dumped. Her story stood out, though. This goodhearted person wrote that the … Continue reading →
Come enjoy Darla’s quirky email interview with gifted writer Josh Lanyon. The writers at Nightlight would love comments to make him feel welcome! Nightlight
Continue reading →It’s time for Thursday Thirteen lists again! Enjoy: Sand Castles ~ Turning Japanese
Continue reading →A couple of songs popped up in my Rhapsody play list the last few days, and I noticed a trend. What played was Madonna’s Get Into The Groove, and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Let’s Grove Tonight. It got me thinking … Continue reading →