This past weekend I was fortunate to attend a writer's conference in Niwot, CO, hosted by Rachel Weaver, founder of Colorado Writing School. I went with enthusiasm for what I might learn and came away with so much more than that. I came away with a head chock full of knowledge, a soul with renewed… Continue reading Permission to Write
Tag: Stephen King
And in the Beginning…
For those who have read my bio, you know my writing years began at the tender age of four. I took my fat little crayons in my fat little fingers and decided to experiment with words on the knotty pine walls of the living room. My parents were not impressed! But even back then, I… Continue reading And in the Beginning…
Gratitude…for All and for One
Sometimes I get so caught up in being the best at something I lose my focus on what's really important. Of course, being the Type A that I am, I'm usually killing myself striving to be the best at everything. And it's here that I get into trouble. Striving to be my own personal best and striving to be… Continue reading Gratitude…for All and for One
“Q” is for…
I love quotes! They contain so much wisdom, motivation and inspiration in so few words. They prove that less is often better when it comes to words, and that those few words can pack a powerful punch. My ten favorite are: 10.) “The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from… Continue reading “Q” is for…
Colorado Floods
Even too much of a good thing is not good. And while rain in Colorado is typically a good and welcomed thing, it has now worn out its welcome. The city in which I live vaguely resembles the small fictional town of Chester's Mill in Stephen King's Under the Dome. While we sit directly in the center… Continue reading Colorado Floods
My Favorite Reading
Since as far back as I can remember, I have loved to read and write, spending countless child, adolescent, and adult hours escaping through books and writing. When I was growing up, during the summer months when I wasn't rushing off to school in the mornings, I would leisurely make my way to the lakeshore dock where our boat… Continue reading My Favorite Reading
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