Hello everyone, I've still been quite busy travelling, writing, etc. and so this blog has gotten a bit dusty. But I'm pleased to see people still reading, still enjoying my posts - even old ones! Wow. This has been such a learning journey for me, and I'm excited for it to continue. Since I don't… Continue reading News in the Writing World today
Category: In the Family
Interviews and insights from various writers
Writing Romance
Hello everyone, Long time no see! Here in Florida, we are experiencing a lot of winds and rain; fortunately, North Central isn't being hit as hard as was initially predicted. Praying for those who were hit hard in parts of South Florida. Today I'd like to discuss writing romance scenes, or relationships in a series;… Continue reading Writing Romance
Discovering Writer Jane Yolen
Good afternoon! Is anyone else excited for April? 'Cause I sure am! I am hoping to start some gardening projects soon, and I look forward to showers and flowers, hopefully. Here in Florida we get tons of rain, but I kindof like it. It's peaceful, and having been raised in California, it's different, for me.… Continue reading Discovering Writer Jane Yolen
Discovering Writer Elizabeth Roderick
Hello all, I'm here to talk about one of my author friends again. I met her years ago in San Luis Obispo, California when we joined a writing critique group. We were in the group with 2 other people, also talented, writing an assortment of types of novels - YA, fantasy, etc. My friend Liz's… Continue reading Discovering Writer Elizabeth Roderick
Writing Unpredictable Characters
Dear readers and writers, I've been studying the topic of writing unpredictable characters lately, because I'm stuck on a section of my YA historical novel draft. I was really hoping to have the draft done by November so I can spend NaNoWriMo revising or drafting a different novel, but...here we are in almost mid-October now,… Continue reading Writing Unpredictable Characters
Discovering Poet Katharyn Howd Machan
Good evening my friends, It has been a couple of wild weeks. I have been going through some health upsets. Now I am happy to be able to dive back into blogging, and hopefully, back into writing, also! Currently I am in a research bit on my young adult historical novel. My main character has… Continue reading Discovering Poet Katharyn Howd Machan
Discovering Writer Marge Piercy
My fellow writers and readers, I'm always very excited when I get to discover a new writer! Today we're discovering poet, feminist, and novelist Marge Piercy. Born in 1936, she is a New York Times bestseller known for her frank biographical writings, her writing about social concerns, and her unabashed upholding of women's rights. She's… Continue reading Discovering Writer Marge Piercy
From Daily Grind to Daily Mind
In these days where many are still in quarantine, some might have forgotten the daily grind; others remember it all too well. As we work from home now, or more often, we don't find ourselves missing the daily commute, the way lunchtime flies by, or the freezing A/C at the office. Sometimes writing can feel… Continue reading From Daily Grind to Daily Mind
“Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou, & Thoughts on 2020
Please note, the art in this post is by: David Lupton, for the Earthsea series. THOUGHTS ON 2020 Wow my friends, so much has happened since my last post...this year has been so brutal to so many, in so many ways...I am left without words, honestly. That is a little embarrassing for a writer to… Continue reading “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou, & Thoughts on 2020
How I started writing poetry – “When I Am Asked” by Lisel Mueller
This is beautiful poem by Lisel Mueller that I just discovered. Since I, too, started diving into poetry while grieving, this really resonates with me:
Typing Madly 