I confess to having endured a bad spell of discouragement. Thankfully, it was short. But for that bit of time I wanted to give up writing. In fact, I had decided I would. (The feeling lasted about 24 hours.) I guess I’m not … Continue reading →
It began with a New Year’s resolution. A good thing. Yes? Get into shape. Lose a few pounds and start taking some of the supplements we are encouarged to take–baby aspirin, Omega 3–that sort of thing. So I started doing … Continue reading →
I enjoy spying on other writers. I like sites that show their offices. Some are little cubby holes, others are beautiful big rooms with views you could sell. I like reading about their daily habits as well and comparing my … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
“Tis the season to remember the gift of the savior born in a manger, to think of all his birth meant. I especially like the words of ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.’ God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you … 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 →
I just got a new blog look. Nice and tidy, don’t you think. I thought I’d celebrate by posting flower pictures. Enjoy.
Continue reading →There must be something about this time of year. Perhaps it’s the cold weather that reminds me that for the next few months I will be happily cocooned at home. Yes, happily because I can concentrate on my writing instead … Continue reading →