Category: Europe
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The Music of Fortitude
I’ve posted about writing mood music and soundtracks for my stories before, but I thought it’d be fun to bring the official, post-published soundtrack for Fortitude to the forefront of my site for a little while. Fast fact: I can’t listen to music with lyrics while editing—only when writing fresh scenes. “Master and Commander: The […]
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Next Month
2015 has been an exciting year for me and it’s becoming more so by the week. First, after waiting over two decades, I experienced my favorite band in concert (front row, center!) in the spring. Then I visited the largest home in America late summer. https://carriedalby.com/2015/09/01/adventure-ahead/ But the year isn’t done with me yet. 2015 […]
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Bucket List, Check!
My number one bucket list item is officially checked off: I attended my first Europe concert this past weekend. It only took twenty-five years and nearly a thousand miles of driving, but people have always told me I’m patient. Yes, Europe is in America, at least for a few more days. My family and I […]
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Week of Mondays
It’s only Wednesday, but it’s been a week of Mondays here. And I mean that in the best possible way. I’m one of those people who love Mondays. Mondays are a fresh start. Mondays are productive. Mondays are inspiring. Mondays are peaceful (usually, in part, because I rarely have anywhere to rush off to, which […]
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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 […]