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 →
Considering spring has come with a storm warning for heavy snowfall tonight I thought we needed a good laugh in flowers. Enjoy memories of summer and keep hoping for spring. These were taken locally last summer. I don’t … Continue reading →
This is writing related. Sort of. I checked out an e-course I was interested in. As usual, I checked out the presentator to see if I liked what I saw. Her website opened on a page all about chickens. Very … Continue reading →
Am I the only writer who finds whatever part of the process I am currently working on is the WORST part? Though I admit there is a certain excitement about starting a story, a delightful sense of urgency about getting … Continue reading →
No not mine. It’s Harlequin’s 6oth anniversary. It began in 1949 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Yeah Canada). The first book was The Mantee by US author, Nancy Bruff, and sold for 50c. Here’s a sample of a 1949 cover. All I can … Continue reading →
After Christmas I did a blog about gifts on Writers at Play. You can check it out on the link below. http://www.writersatplay.com/wordpress/?p=817 One of the gifts I mentioned was the joy of a book I have fallen in love … 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 →
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 →