Writing, like most things in life, is a journey. My early stories remind me of a toddler stumbling around, halfway on their hands, halfway on their feet, trying to stand up and failing, oh so many times. There are bumps and bruises, and goodness, it was rather amusing to those standing on the sidelines watching. … Continue reading Writing is a Journey
Category: Author Thoughts
On the Subject of Positive Thinking – Authorish Thoughts
This morning I'm sitting on my adopted parent's wrap-around porch with birds singing, fans blowing, wind rustling through the leaves, and soothing piano music playing. There are at least five bird feeders within my view, a pond is just across the yard, and we're at the edge of the woods, so the wildlife activity surrounding me is … Continue reading On the Subject of Positive Thinking – Authorish Thoughts
On the Subject of Praise – Authorish Thoughts
Several months back I had a beta reader for WLHYL who expressed his dislike for how often my characters "praised" each other. The beta reader had some valid points (such as the fact that since it was in first person it made the main character seem conceited when she was personally praised), but overall I disagreed with his view point. … Continue reading On the Subject of Praise – Authorish Thoughts
Bookworm Happiness
Two weeks ago when I headed out to North Dakota where my adopted dad was in the hospital I was anticipating a lot of waiting time and therefore a lot of reading time. My iPhone kindle was stocked and I even brought a couple of physical books along with me. Then the waiting began and I … Continue reading Bookworm Happiness
An Empty Inbox
I have this thing about emails. For years I've been horrible about answering emails, and when I say horrible, imagine having an email over a year old sitting in your inbox, still needing a response. Yes, it was very, very bad.At the end of last year I decided that era of my life was over … Continue reading An Empty Inbox
Writing Advice (and how it sounds when I can’t collect my thoughts)
A question I get asked on a somewhat regular basis is if "What's the best advice you have for new writers?" Oh help us all! How is a question like that supposed to be answered? My urge is to cram as much advice as I can think of into about sixty seconds and that generally … Continue reading Writing Advice (and how it sounds when I can’t collect my thoughts)
When Getting Stuck in a Swamp is Comparable to Writing
It was a sunny and warm day when my grandpa, brother, sister, and I decided to go canoeing in the swamps of Florida around eight years ago. We rented two canoes and shoved off the bank, ready for an adventure. The water was a murky reddish-black and lily pads and saw grass grew in abundance; … Continue reading When Getting Stuck in a Swamp is Comparable to Writing
Author Disillusionment & Delight
It was nearly midnight several days ago and the world was dark around me. My thoughts had started out excited: How long would it be until I could reasonably hope to have a completed version of When Life Hands You Lymes in my hands? What could I do to promote the book? Would the book … Continue reading Author Disillusionment & Delight
The Brain Jumper
It's easy for me to get inspired and find new ideas, if I'm feeling a bit dry though, there are three things that I've discovered that will almost always help my mind jump into action and push me into brainstorming or problem-solving mode. And those three things are:1) Walking 2) Cutting grass and3) SwingingObviously y'all know … Continue reading The Brain Jumper
Editing Musings
This morning I got up at 5:30 so I could go out on the beach and edit for a while before going to a business meeting at 8:00. The world was soft, peaceful, and muggy although a steady wind was blowing and made my light jacket a tad bit inadequate.The sky and ocean brightened little … Continue reading Editing Musings
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