Ideas for blog posts come at the weirdest times…well at least they do for me. Take today as an example. I’m in the middle of the kitchen makeover project and cleaning the cabinets before they get sanded. The DIY store reminded a product that easily takes away oil and dirt. A great product but…
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Friday Ramblings From An Author-Lazy Friday Afternoon
Sometimes you have to take a break from work and that’s what I did this afternoon. I watched some of the Olympics and then some football (as I call it but I know lots of you think of it as soccer). I’m happy to say the team I support won and now it’s time to get back to…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Welcome to August
August certainly arrived with some heat. Where I live it’s been hot and humid even at 6 a.m. I think I’ve been in saunas that are a lot cooler. At least today is less muggy and it’s been wonderful to turn off the air conditioning and open all the windows. As I didn’t want…
Monday Writing Prompts-House for Sale
Today’s writing prompt features a character who is selling his or her house. What happens when the first prospective buyer walks through the door? Do they make an offer to buy it or perhaps make a strange request? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Hot Summer Days
Is it scorching hot where you live? It probably is if the weather reports are anything to go by. Where I live it’s hot and humid…never a good combination. I’m just glad I got some outdoor chores done earlier in the week. One good thing about hot muggy weather is you stay inside and as…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Summer Break
Another workshop finished today and now I have six weeks until the next one begins. Lots of chores are calling my name…lots of writing projects are also calling my name so I won’t be idle. Yesterday I released the first of two new writing books I recently worked on. The first one is about writing…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Scrabble by Candlelight
Wow, what a week it’s been. Late Tuesday afternoon, a huge storm rolled through town and we lost power for about 16 hours. Luckily there wasn’t any damage like the storm back in 2013 but it isn’t until you’re without electricity that you realize how much you rely it for so much. No computer, no TV, and no lights…
Monday Writing Prompts-Words
This prompt features four words- Who What Why When Your challenge is to use each of them four times in your story. Lots you can do with this one. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-It’s Summer
It’s officially summer and time to get started on my reading list. There’s something special about being outside reading. Maybe it takes me back to childhood when I loved sitting under the pear tree in the backyard and reading an Agatha Christie mystery. I released my fourth book of the month yesterday. This one is another historical that was a…
Synopsis Writing Boot Camp-Three Spots Left
I’m teaching a two week synopsis writing boot camp starting on July 1st. There are just three spots left so if you or anyone you know what’s to learn the art of writing a synopsis, here’s a link for more details and how to sign up- http://www.oirwa.com/forum/campus/#JUL