SEARCHING FOR IDEAS
Where do you go to find ideas? Is there a store? A website? My editor asked me to do a special project. I have the weekend to come up with a well-defined, structured story idea. I could use a source … Continue reading →
Category Archives: creativity
BUILDING MUSCLES-creatively speaking
We all know (I assume) that exercise and developing muscles is good for us. Muscle building improves posture, gives us strong bones and–the best bonus of all—muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue. (Looks better too.) I’ve tried all … Continue reading →
CATCHING BUTTERFLIES
I have always loved notebooks. I remember as a young girl, maybe 10, my mother gave me an old white purse and in it I put my pens, pencils and my notebooks. I collected scraps of paper, cut them to … Continue reading →
CREATIVITY
I’m always looking for ways to be more creative. Perhaps a book, a workshop. There is even one called The Creativity Workshop and it takes place in New York, Barcelona, Florence. Florence, yes! I want to go. http://www.creativityworkshop.com/newyork.html Okay, Florence … Continue reading →
RULES OF WRITING
I’ve begun work on a new series. Actually it is the second half of the Eden Valley series that begins with a prequel in the Christmas collection–THE GIFT OF FAMILY. My novella, MERRY CHRISTMAS, COWBOY, is set in the pioneer … Continue reading →
ABOUT MY BOOK
It all began with an idea. It always begins with an idea. And then more ideas cluster around it. Then the hard work of nurturing those ideas into a story form begins. This book began with the idea of a … Continue reading →
HERE’S WHAT’S NEW
I have a new book cover for my book–2 novellas, one by me, one by Karen Kirst. This is a Christmas collection coming out, I believe, in Oct. What do you think of the cover? I think it’s very Christmassy. … Continue reading →
GRILLING
Today I visited a museum near Irricana, Alberta and saw lots of antique stuff. I loved seeing the ornate grills and trademark names on the tractors, trucks and cars. I thought you might enjoy them too. The collection … Continue reading →
90 MIN. OF CONCENTRATION
I should keep a running journal of how I write. I know it would be full of sighs, getting up and doing something else—anything else. Why is it so hard to work? Even when I like the story? I mean … Continue reading →
CREATIVITY IS INHERITED
I think children inherit creativity from their parents. All parents. I get to see this in real life through my grandchildren. Yesterday I attended a dance performance in which my 8 year old granddaughter took part. (She’s on the left). … Continue reading →