Category: INSPIRATION
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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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Midyear Reality Check
As noted in a previous post, my life fell apart sometime late spring. True, it was nothing disastrous—more like a mini-emotional breakdown—but it was a call to action. My reading slowed. My writing was non-existent. My health and sanity = Scary Carrie. I’m happy to report the past six weeks have proven productive, as well…
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World Book Night
It’s World Book Night and I’m a proud book giver. I got a jump on my giving so the twenty copies of Bridge to Terabithia that I had are already gone, thanks to an afternoon visit to a local elementary school. When I drove around the block, looking for the entrance to the parking lot,…
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Signs
I’m not superstitious, but… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gU5Vg2JokU Had to add that song because I can’t say “superstitious” without it playing in my head. And, yes, Europe is still around and sounding better than ever. This morning I approached my desk to write the beginning of my new story. Yes, pre-writing is complete and it’s time to get…
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The End Game
I don’t usually review books but once upon a time I listed them here and wrote a blurb about each one. Scaling down was the best option for me a few years back, but if you’re interested in what I’m reading, you can track them on Facebook. It’s not as visually pleasing but I update…