Contributed by Tina Holland. Are you celebrating your wins? If not, you need to. In times of renewal, especially when we are forming positive habits we need to celebrate winning. It doesn’t have to be something elaborate, it just needs … Continue reading →
As a writer, Its important to have goals. Milestones that represent our accomplishments in the various avenues of our life. Whether it is work, our health or travel planning. Invariably when I set a goal – I break out … Continue reading →
I tend to write without outlines, character sheets, or even much of a plan. Sometimes this approach fails utterly because the stories can go off on a tangent and then sputter out. Or, as referenced in the name of this … Continue reading →
Besides posting some A to Z entries here and the entire alphabet for my Darla M. Sands blog, I am also endeavoring to meet another writing challenge. The Office of Letters and Light, hosts of November’s National Novel Writing Month, … Continue reading →
March is not yet half over, but spring seems nearly here in my little corner of the world. Today I saw a crocus blooming in my garden. More exciting is the fact our migrating vultures have returned in droves, filling … Continue reading →
Tired of feeling like a lump, I recently discovered the joys of working out. I’m learning as a novice that increased fitness relies on alternating exercises. No surprise there. No doubt circuit training has its place, too – set routines … Continue reading →
I just finished reading an interview featuring a very gifted artist. Amongst his other comments, he underlined the importance of mental and physical balance. One colleague, upon seeing the man’s most private project, asked how he could possibly be sane … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →