Case and point…I’m late posting today, because I was distracted. Granted, I was distracted with family events and a bit of exhaustion. Many days, when I’m writing I have to fight distraction. A. Catherine Noon pointed out yesterday that she … 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 →
We were having a discussion today on Romance Divas about fear and success, and it got me thinking. One thing I’ve learned about fear is that conquering it doesn’t mean I don’t feel it. I used to think that being brave … Continue reading →
NaNoWriMo is over! Holy cats, what do I do with my life NOW? Keep writing. Duh. No, seriously. Keep up the discipline that you played with during the month of November. Maybe you don’t set your goal as high, maybe … Continue reading →
I read a very interesting list yesterday of forty quotes for pessimistic people. Many are understandably bleak statements. One, however, struck me as quite optimistic. Robert Louis Stevenson reportedly said, “To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive.” … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
Are you doing NaNo? (National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo.) This year, I got off to a slow start because a) we’ve moved, b) I started a new job, c) I had a house guest the first weekend, and d) … Continue reading →
With us today for Writer Wednesday is Elizabeth Brooks, author, editor, and avid amigurumist. (Yes, I had to look up that one too.) I’m pleased to bring you her guest post for today, A Tale of Trust Elizabeth Brooks Winnie … 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 →