I’ve been talking about my summer reading list and how I didn’t finish three of the books. I chose another three and today, gave up reading the first one on this new list. Please excuse me if I now climb onto my soapbox. I can’t say for sure if all the books on my didn’t read…
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Friday Ramblings From An Author-My Summer Reading List Update
For the first time in years, I’ve completed my summer reading list and yes, way ahead of schedule. However, I didn’t finish three of the books on my list. I’m adding three more so I can say that I read ten books this summer. I re-released a back title. The third in my Kalispell Shifter…
Monday Motivation-I’m My Own Writer
I’ve had students who have given up because they felt they didn’t write as well as their favorite author. When we compare ourselves to people who have been practicing their skill or trade for a long time, we’re setting ourselves up for disappointment. Writing is a skill that takes a long time to master, and master well….
Friday Ramblings From An Author-The Heat Goes On
Another hot humid day…you’ve probably guessed that neither freezing cold temperatures or humidity are my favorite weather terms. As I always say, look for a silver lining and both mean indoor time writing or reading. And yes, if I’m being honest, watching Netflix too. This week the short story class kicked off and I’ve…
The Journey To Becoming A Writer
Here’s today’s guest blogger, Alice Renaud, to share her story of how she became a writer… My journey to become a published writer was a long one. Thirty-three years long, to be precise. It started when I wrote my first story aged fourteen. It was a sprawling, way-too-ambitious fantasy saga, set in a world that…
Monday Motivation-You Are Talented
Why do I love this quote and why do I think it’s motivating? It reminds us that we all have a talent to give to the world. (Maybe even one other human being who’d love to have you share your skill and knowledge with them). I’m guessing for most of you reading this it’s your writing and storytelling…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Short and Sweet
As the title says, short and sweet, and that’s what this Ramblings is going to be. It’s been a week off from teaching for me and to be honest, I haven’t done a lot. Monday kicks off a new teaching month with Crafting The Short Story/Novella. Here’s the link to sign up if you’re…
Wednesday Writing/Journal Prompt-Fireworks
It’s Fourth of July tomorrow and that means fireworks. For this week’s writing prompt, your story focuses on your character getting ready to watch a firework display What happens? Do they make it there on time? Is it as great as they’d hoped or does something go wrong? Maybe he or she doesn’t even make…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Goodbye June, Hello July
June is drawing to a close. I can tell that July is just around the corner because it’s hot and humid today. Up till now it’s been perfect sit outside and read weather. So much so, I’m well over half way through my summer reading list. June’s class is also history so it’s time…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Time Isn’t Refundable
It’s almost summer (officially), the year is almost half way done so it’s time to look at the goals I’ve set for the year. One thing I struggle with is getting back to the mysteries I started and never finished. I get busy with other writing, teaching, tutoring…okay, it’s no excuse. This week something…