When I found this poetry challenge at Clover, Bee and Reverie: A Poetry Challenge, hosted by Lu of Regular Rumination, I immediately knew I’d join. While I do enjoy it, I believe I’d be more at ease with writing poetry if I read more of it. It will also be a treat just to study and enjoy the magic that is poetry. The purpose of this challenge... Read→
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On January - 30 - 20107 COMMENTS
For Jamie Ridler’s Full Moon Dreamboards 1. SOUTHERN GARDEN, 2. Microsoft, Productivity Partners, 3. Peace & Calm 55/365, 4. Let Your Spirit Rise on Christmas (Explore #168), 5. Define Yourself. (143/365), 6. #307: Authenticity, 7. Balloon Adventure, 8. Energy within, 9. Liquid Nutrition * * * I am under the spell of the full wolf moon; its... Read→
On January - 15 - 20106 COMMENTS
If you’ve not yet heard about Jamie Ridler’s The Next Chapter: The Happy Book Mail-Around, I’m so glad you’re here. If you have heard, you’ll know what all the excitement is about! The Next Chapter is Jamie Ridler’s (of Jamie Ridler Studios) book club, whose participants read a chosen book and blog or comment their... Read→
On January - 7 - 20105 COMMENTS
I’ve missed participating in Wishcasting Wednesday the last few weeks. We all need to take time for ourselves to reflect, explore and dream, and support the wishes and dreams of others. Jamie’s question for us today is: What dream do you wish to explore? Over the past year, many of my Wednesday wishes have been about writing, drawing,... Read→
On November - 25 - 200910 COMMENTS
Our Wishcasting hostess Jamie (Ridler) is certainly on spot this week! Her question to us is: What step do you wish to take? The question couldn’t be more timely. I was just speaking with someone last night about the steps I’ve taken to reduce stress since being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and the steps I plan to take in the future. Steps... Read→
On November - 11 - 20095 COMMENTS
Jamie asks us today: What do you wish to dare? A girlfriend and I discovered an amazing line of jewelry in a gift shop during our annual spring flower shopping trip this year. I wish I could remember the name of the artist, but I’ll show you a (very poor quality) photo of the necklace I purchased from that collection: I loved the message “Make... Read→
On November - 8 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
October was not my best month, however, when I wasn’t sleeping (due to illness), I did get more reading done. Last month should have been spent writing a short story for an anthology I’m excited about, but my brain could barely fire off a sentence or two. November will need to be very productive indeed! My newest author discovery is Louise... Read→
On September - 20 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
Believe it or not, this was another week of no book purchases. Now, don’t get me wrong. I would have no problem selecting several books to add to my collection, but I grabbed a few magazines instead. As usual, my choices reflect my interest in writing, art, creativity, and Halloween!! After deciding I was NOT going to participating in NaNoWriMo... Read→
On September - 9 - 200927 COMMENTS
Our inspirational Wishcasting hostess Jamie Ridler asks the question: What do you wish to learn? This might be one of the easiest yet most difficult questions yet. I could easily say, “What don’t I wish to learn?” I wish to learn more about writing and crafting a great story. I wish to learn a million and one techniques for how... Read→
On August - 25 - 20092 COMMENTS
I just now ordered a copy of The [Essential] Women’s Memoir Writing Workshop DVD from Matilda Butler and Kendra Bonnett at Women’s Memoirs and can’t wait until it arrives! When my mother passed away in October 2008, just before I was to participate in NaNoWriMo, I found that I could not keep my brain on my planned project and decided... Read→
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On August - 21 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
Since you’re just dying to know how I’m progressing with my book challenges, here’s the scoop: RELIQUIAE CHALLENGE: I’m just finishing up Vanished by Kat Richardson and will write a review to post some time next week. Completed: Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland COZY MYSTERY CHALLENGE: Once I’ve completed... Read→
On July - 29 - 20093 COMMENTS
I found this writing meme at Writing Wrongs and thought I’d give it a go. I believe it’s been floating around for some time now. What’s Your Writing Style? 1. Are you a “pantser” or a “plotter?” I would say that I’m a plotser. It helps me to have an idea of how the story will begin and end with a few pivotal points... Read→
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On July - 27 - 20092 COMMENTS
As you can see, I’ve once again changed my template. I tire so quickly of them and yet I know it’s better to stick with one so it will be recognizable to your readers. I guess until I’ve had a major publication, when you’re supposed to brand yourself, I’ll keep playing around them the templates until I find what’s... Read→
On July - 26 - 20091 COMMENT
It’s good to be inspired again. The book ideas of I’ve come up with seem feasible even though I’ve never written anything novel sized before. These ideas could take me in the direction of either a cozy mystery or a paranormal romantic suspense. I’m not sure which direction to go because a cozy mystery would be more restrictive... Read→
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