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“N”otre-Dame catches fire
Notre-Dame's spiritual message and presence lives on in each of us.
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“M”odern or not
What does an old bike like this have to say? What tales would it tell?
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“K”indergarten
Memories of kindergarten and less than 6-degrees of separation. Amazing!
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“Emma” opens a new chapter
"Foster fail" is a real medical condition, and one that affects the heart. It's also the remedy for a broken heart.
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“C”amaraderie and the Insecure Writer’s Support Group
If you have not already heard about this wonderful resource group, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group, you’ll want to listen up. I found this group about two years ago and even though I’ve gotten kicked off of the roster several times for non-participation, I recommend it highly for writers and would-be writers. It’s good that they hold you accountable. You only need to publish once, on the first Wednesday of each month, in order to stay on the list. Not so good that I can’t write at least once a month. First, it’s a great group of people who are encouraging and a morale boost. You’ll hear from published writers,…
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“C”rochet the night away …
Throwback Thursday – from Aug., 2017. Note the 2018 update at the end! Have you ever wanted to learn how to do something so badly? Something that has alluded you, taunted you, frustrated you, gnawed at you? That’s the way I feel about learning to crochet. I learned how to knit when I was 12. My grandmother taught me and I made a stocking cap. And then I quit. My grandmother knit afghans, sweaters, vests – anything she could think of. She even knit a full set of Barbie clothes for my dolls. My dolls had a beautiful skirt and sweater set, pants, several coats, dresses, etc. She even knit…
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IWSG: What do you love about the genre you write in most often?
I write in two different genres. I’m currently writing a fiction mystery but I confess that I haven’t worked on it in a while. I also enjoy writing a non-fiction blog but, again, I haven’t been adding to it as consistently as I’d like. I love writing mysteries because that’s my favorite genre to read. I like all mysteries but am partial to cozies where character development, and setting, are as important as the plot. Cozies are usually written as a series so I also enjoy the progression of the main characters (at least those who don’t get killed off). A few writers that I prefer are: Janet Evanovich, Diane…
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#IWSG: End-of-year musings
I can’t believe that it’s the first week of December and the end of the year (although those two things usually go together – ha!) This year has flown by, and so have some of my resolutions that I made at the beginning of 2017. I have not, as I planned, made time to write in my daily schedule. I feel bad about this which creates guilt which creates frustration, which does NOT motivate me. It makes me feel sorry for myself. Does this ever happen to you? So, I have a 12-day vacation coming up around Christmas and my new end-of-year goal is to write a bit every day…
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IWSG: Do I use personal information with my characters?
In answer to the Insecure Writer’s Support Group question for October: Have you ever slipped any of your personal information into your characters, either by accident or on pupose? My answer is yes and no. For the fiction, mystery novel that I’m writing, my voice at times comes through loud and clear in my heroine. I haven’t given her physical characteristics similar to mine because I think somehow she won’t be as interesting. I gave her two cats because I am an animal lover and I can’t imagine writing about someone who doesn’t like dogs or cats or … The way she sees the world is similar to me because…
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IWSG: Have I ever surprised myself with my writing?
The answer to this month’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group question is a resounding yes! You’ve heard it said that “Hindsight is 20/20”. This is true for my writing many times. Periodically, what I begin writing doesn’t at all resemble what is finally published. I start with an idea and let it evolve, based on my personal experiences. I’m also a photographer so I may take a photo and that helps form my blog or article. There are also times when I go back and read a blog that I wrote awhile ago and I’m surprised. I’m surprised at how it started in one direction and ended up in an entirely…
