Why did you decide to write an autobiography? For many years, existential questions like “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” have haunted me and challenged me to go deeper into myself. My search for answers to these questions led me to journaling about life moments...
As writers we are also avid readers, not only for pleasure but for research for our story line, be it historical, geographical or even the specifics of a particular genre. What books do you keep for sentimental reasons? Is it a childhood story book, your first writing...
Effrontery - definition: shameless or impudent boldness : barefaced audacity Whilst deciding on my response to this word, I came across this wonderfully brave blog post. http://lovebeloved.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/the-audacity-to-be/ I am quite a contradiction -...
Halcyon - definition: calm : tranquil : peaceful : happy Where is your happy place? With spring in full flow here on the prairie's, the trees have burst forth with waxy new leaves, the bird's are busy building nests and evening's can be spent on the deck. From my...
Toady - definition: a person who flatters another in the hopes of receiving favors. My first thought when I read this word was Toad of Toad Hall. It was a favorite book when I was growing up - Wind in the Willows. Fascinating animal characters in a natural...