Love Sing-Off's A Capella Competition!
http://youtu.be/d-dB8ms5XqQ This post has nothing to do specifically with writing but everything to do with knowing how to entertain, which is what writing fiction is all about, correct ? For the past couple of months, John and I have been watching the Sing-Off on TV, hooked on five kids who call themselves Pentatonix. Have you…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Holiday Magic
Okay, I’m going to admit it. I can’t think of a personal story for this topic, but it was suggested by a friend and I think it’s a good one, so I’m leaving it up to y’all to share your own stories. Remember that anyone who comments on any of my blog posts before December…
Read MoreVisit my Photo Gallery!
As part of my new website design, I’ve updated my photo gallery. Here’s one of my favorite pictures. You can see why I used to be able to dress up as Yoko Ono for Halloween, can’t you? I got a super big kick out of all the comments for Story Weekend this time, which is…
Read MoreStory Weekend Theme: Stuffed Animals
I get a kick out of coming up with themes for Story Weekend each week. I use whatever pops into my mind and it’s fun to watch you take off with the topic. This week’s theme: stuffed animals. I can’t wait to read your stories. If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works:…
Read MoreWhat's on Your Creativity Agenda This Week?
We’re at the beach for a few days of writing and photography. Here’s the sunset view from my deck captured with my iPad (clearly I’m not the photographer!). I’ll be writing with pen on paper tomorrow, as I like to do every once in a while to tap into a different part of my brain,…
Read MoreA Morning of Simple Pleasures
http://youtu.be/v-rDRa-5h4s Have you ever had a day where so many tiny magical things happen that you can’t help but smile? This morning started out like any other Monday morning. I drove to my appointment with the podiatrist, dreading The Needle (if you’ve ever had a cortisone shot in your foot, you know what I’m talking…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Most Memorable Shopping Trip
I was going to post a more substantive theme for this weekend but decided everyone is probably out shopping anyway, so I might as well join the fun. I’m not a fan of shopping, but I’ll do my best to contribute. If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme…
Read MoreSome Stuff About Kiss River
Kiss River is the middle book of the Keeper of the Light trilogy and I’m happy that my publisher is giving the whole trilogy a second life by re-releasing the books one by one. The first book, Keeper of the Light, came out in April. Kiss River was published today. And the final book, Her…
Read MoreMy Newly Designed Website
My web peeps just updated my website and I love it! They incorporated one of John’s photos into the background, which makes it feel really personal to me. The featured book on the home page is now Kiss River and you can click on the cover to read chapter one if you like. Kiss River, a re-issue, is the middle…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Money
My bookkeeper’s on her way over to help me get organized. I can’t wait (I’m being facetious). So of course I have money on the brain, bringing back memories of having no money, having little money, having what felt like lots of money and then spending it too quickly, etc. The tooth fairy, allowances (never…
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