Category: rusty
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Knowledge is Kindness
Over the past few months, I’ve come to an understanding. It’s nothing earth shattering, and I’m sure these things have been said before, but I needed the time to mull things over for myself. Now I can share: I’m less likely to take offense to things people say if I know the individual. Why is…
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Inspired by Setting
While visiting with family a few weeks ago, I was blessed to experience several days of spring in the Midwest. I’ve been to central Illinois in the summer and winter, but this was our first trip this time of year. Many of the trees that were in full-bloom in the deep-south over a month ago…
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Corroded Images
Last month I posted about my photographic journey through the backyard while seeking inspiration. Among images captured were items in various stages of rust. For the newer visitors, CORRODED is the (working) title of one of my finished manuscripts. Since writing the novel, I’ve been seeking out corrosion and rust in everyday life. There is…
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Highs and Lows
A writing life is full of its own highs and lows and this week, though it’s just beginning, has both. How do I know? I’ve already experienced the spectrum of emotions. Good news first: I passed twenty-five thousand words on the first draft of FORTITUDE. Most days I’m making myself write first thing in the…
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