Thought for the Day: “Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.” ~ Morihei Ueshiba, Author ~ Gifts for My Writer Friends: Names in writing always interest me. I could probably write a book on the names in Steinbeck’s books. He was, in my mind, the master of great literary naming. Anne… Continue reading Big Nate Silent but Deadly – Review and Giveaway
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One True Way — Review & Giveaway
Thought for the Day: "Anyone who says he wants to be a writer and isn't writing, doesn't." ~ Ernest Hemingway ~ Gifts for My Writer Friends: I haven’t seen anything on this topic before — writer envy. I know I suffer from this sometimes. Anyway, check the article out HERE from The Writer Magazine. We… Continue reading One True Way — Review & Giveaway
The Possibility of Whales — Review & Giveaway
Thought for the Day: "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” ~ J. K. Rowling ~ Gifts for My Writer Friends: Is your novel full of stage directions? M. L.… Continue reading The Possibility of Whales — Review & Giveaway
Heartwood Hotel Book 3 Better Together — Review & Giveaway
Thought for the Day: "It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end." ~Ursula K. LeGuin ~ Gifts for My Writer Friends: Writers Helping Writers always have great stuff, but I particularly like the post HERE on making your characters likable. It’s really important… Continue reading Heartwood Hotel Book 3 Better Together — Review & Giveaway
The Tapper Twins Tear Up New York — Review and giveaway
Thought for the Day:“Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts.” ~ Larry King ~Gifts for My Writer Friends:If you need some tips for writing superbad villains, HERE is the post for you from The Creative Pen. Michelle Keller at Just Write… has a great post HERE that will help you make… Continue reading The Tapper Twins Tear Up New York — Review and giveaway
Calling in sick…
Sorry to miss two weeks in a row. I have been slammed with a terrible flu. I have no energy to read or write. I'm told this should be through in about another week. I'll be back at it as soon as I can.
A Short Hiatus
I will be gone a little longer from blogging. My sweet husband came home from the hospital a week ago after six weeks. Our insurance provider immediately opened hospice. We will have a far too short time with Dave. My family is here surrounding him and me with support and love. I will be back… Continue reading A Short Hiatus
All Roads Lead to Ausfahrt!
If you are reading this in your email, don’t forget to click on the headline to go to my blog. If you haven’t subscribed yet, please do. Oh, and I love comments. First an announcement. Some months ago I entered the Grace Notes Discovering the Undiscovered book-length contest. They offered feedback and that’s always a… Continue reading All Roads Lead to Ausfahrt!
Some Thoughts on Creativity
When I was in high school, I was cast in the play Ten Little Indians by Agatha Christie. I was the old lady who would die from a “bee sting” in the second act. “It would be good if you could knit while you sit on stage. Can you knit?” I was asked by the… Continue reading Some Thoughts on Creativity
My Award-Winning Blog
My granddaughter came for an overnight this weekend, always a delightful time. She brought with her a popular video called “How to Train Your Dragon.” It’s a very clever film, follows the hero cycle perfectly, and has fabulous animation and a great deal of charm. I related to the young character, Hiccup, because he had… Continue reading My Award-Winning Blog
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