My friend Rachel posted on her blog about her kindergarten teacher and it got me thinking about school. (Yes, I can remember that far back 🙂 ). Her post prompted me to look through my old writing files, including much of my poetry I wrote back then. It made me sad to see how much of it was… Continue reading Throwback Thursday–on Friday
Category: Fun
Goodreads Giveaway
I've decided to become more active with Goodreads, "the" social networking site for bibliophiles. I've had an author page since my book was published last June, but I never took the time to do anything with it. In taking a tour of all Goodreads has to offer, I am so impressed! What a beautiful way to support… Continue reading Goodreads Giveaway
Aha! Moment
It occurred to me the other day that the novel I'm working on wasn't really...working. While I'm having a ball writing it, developing the characters, having fun with the dialogue and setting, it felt too shallow and like it was missing the mark. Like perhaps a riveting plot? Yes, that could be a problem. While… Continue reading Aha! Moment
My Workspace Blog Hop
Or as my friend Rachel Carrera calls it "The Monkey Wrench in the Works." 🙂 Rachel is also the one who tagged me for this blog hop, the purpose of it being to showcase our workspace, that special place we create and find the joy in writing, and to touch on our process a bit.… Continue reading My Workspace Blog Hop
My One Word for 2015…and a Goal
Several years ago I abandoned the New Year's resolution attempts for New Year's goals. And three years ago I abandoned New Year's goals for My One Word. I'm not going say one is better than the others, only that My One Word appealed to me. In fact, I think New Year's resolutions get a bad rap. Sure… Continue reading My One Word for 2015…and a Goal
Back from the Land of NaNo
I'm back from the land of NaNoWriMo 2014. And what a trip is was! I'm already looking forward to Camp NaNo in July. There's something about knowing your part of a tribe of writers from all over the world that are all together in this journey of reaching the destination of 50,000 words in a month that creates… Continue reading Back from the Land of NaNo
Off to NaNo Land
For the month of November I'll be off to the land of NaNoWriMo. What's that you say? Click on the link to find out. Maybe you'll decide to join me there next year. Okay, so where I live it looks more like this in November... Sometimes even like this... But regardless of what lies outside,… Continue reading Off to NaNo Land
The Beast
While I was running yesterday morning, I realized how much of life is lived mindlessly while we wait for whatever it is we happen to be waiting for. (Click here to read post.) Today while I was running, I realized where that thought came from. I had a moment where I thought I was going… Continue reading The Beast
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
My Top Three for the Week: 3.) The first juicy red tomato from my patio tomato plant. Yum! 2.) My sister and nephew visiting from Minnesota, one of my sons being here as well, and the four of us sitting around the kitchen table late into the evening reminiscing and laughing so hard we were in… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
And This…
...is what I did this morning. Camp NaNo 2014 complete. What a great feeling it is. And with that, I think I'll just sit and enjoy the view for the rest of the day. Though I have to admit, I'm already looking forward to camp next year. 🙂