I like reading how other authors work. Listen to a famous author tell of his day. Ernest Hemingway INTERVIEWER Could you say something of this process? When do you work? Do you keep to a strict schedule? HEMINGWAY When I … Continue reading →
I am fascinated to hear how authors get the idea for a particular story. I can never quite remember how it all started. Usually the seminal idea is a little flash or a scene, one that often doesn’t make it … Continue reading →
Happy New Year to all. I wish for you health, peace and happiness. In my own life (the writing part of it) I’m working on a story that seems destined to be written entirely in the dark. First, I was … Continue reading →
We had the presents. We had the meals. We had the company. And we had the good news–2 new babies coming in 09. Some unusual visitors came through our yard on Christmas Day. I managed to grab my camera and … Continue reading →
I was walking with my sister-in-law today. She told me about the books she got at the library. I told her about the coffee table book I saw there about the most beautiful libraries in the world. Pages folded out … Continue reading →
Finally a post not about autumn (I hear great sighs of relief) though I can’t promise I’m done with the subject yet. Especially if the fine weather continues. But I’m a writer and I haven’t mentioned any writing lately. Not that I … Continue reading →
Today I would like to tell you about my all time favorite book. I have read it probably a thousand times and still enjoy reading it. It’s called The Piggy In The Puddle, written by Charlotte Pomerantz (Author), James Marshall … Continue reading →
Summer has flown by. Two more weeks and we’ll be into September. Sometimes summer goes by so quickly I almost miss it so I thought I would list my summer specials. 1. Visitors. I’ve had friends, relatives, kids and grandkids … Continue reading →
I’ve spent a great deal of my week weeding my garden. We grow a large vegetable garden. (I love fresh veggies and, during the winter, home frozen ones.) But it is a lot of work. Hoeing, hand picking and then … Continue reading →