Now that National Novel Writing Month has begun, I’m really finding my stride. No, I’m not a horse. ~rolls eyes~ But I am writing. My word count is in a range I haven’t produced since last November. Quite frankly, NaNo … Continue reading →
There was a magical time when I’d wake from dreams that left me anxious to write. That is, arguably, a fairly common story source. Then, for some reason, the urge dried up despite the constant REM flow. I really want … Continue reading →
These days I’m enjoying a friend’s gift, a creative writing book called “Rip the Page”. Geared for the young and young-at-heart, exercises range from the lighthearted (zany word associations) to those darker (like writing about a huge hurt in our … Continue reading →
A lucky accident today led me to a documentary about English writer Alan Moore. I’d been trying to find an airing of a movie called “Mindscape” when “The Mindscape of Alan Moore” popped up in my search. Intrigued, I began … Continue reading →
On her own ever-interesting blog, A. Catherine Noon recently posted information regarding an April blog challenge. Throughout the month, participants are to post on every day except Sunday with topics following the alphabet A to Z. I like it! What … 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 →
Along with talented friends on an artist’s forum, I am reading Julia Cameron’s book “Walking in This World”. It follows the same thread as her “Artist’s Way” guide, both aimed at helping people unlock and explore their creative potential. One … 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 →
Minutes ago I viewed lovely images of spring as captured by talented photography Eaton Bennett. The delicate blooms are beautiful reminders of nature’s power of regeneration, as she aptly titled the series, and make me look forward to planting my … Continue reading →