Don’t you just hate it when you ask a writer how she came up with her blog, short story, or novel idea and she tells you, with a smug smile on her face that ideas are everywhere. All you have to do is capture them. Well, that’s partially true. But it’s a little more complicated… Continue reading Finding Inspiration
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Getting Reacquainted With the Enneagram
Currently I’m reading “Hello, Plot? Are You Out There?” by Lori Devoti. I can come up with characters in my sleep – and sometimes do! It’s plotting that makes me whimper and doubt why I ever thought I could write. That’s how this book recently became an addition to my already bulging bookcase. And that’s… Continue reading Getting Reacquainted With the Enneagram
Honoring Rejection
Rejection. Nine little letters no writer wants to see. I received that dreaded rejection email yesterday for a story I’d submitted back on December 15. I wrote the story specifically to match the criteria for the anthology. It was lighthearted with no hard-core violence. I had a fun location – a cruise ship. And it… Continue reading Honoring Rejection
Put On Your Warrior Face and Take On Your Fears
I’m dedicating this blog post to Maggie. She was my beloved companion cat for nearly 15 years until her passing last May. Maggie was a beautiful, petite silver tabby with a regal bearing. Her large, golden eyes were lined with white; the dark gray markings on her silky fur were perfectly symmetrical. The uneven white… Continue reading Put On Your Warrior Face and Take On Your Fears