I found a holiday project to do in the week between Christmas and New Year. A small model of a library (although the label says Sam's Study). I, of course, opened it when it arrived with excitement, but this was short lived when I realized each component - shelves,...
This week I will be preparing for an author reading on Saturday. With the theme 'Back to School' I will probably read from my children's chapter book, Ockleberries to the Rescue. As each chapter revolves around a particular animal, I will more than likely choose one...
With no immediate events to attend I am busy planning for a couple. The first is a submission for a competition and the other an author reading on 26th August. Free time is always at a premium for me on the whole so I'm enjoying this relative freedom. One part of my...
It is Board meeting week for me this week, Tuesday is the Writers Foundation meeting and then Wednesday is the Arts & Culture Council meeting. We have a lot to plan and organize for our annual Words in the Park and Culture Day events. Again we are co-hosting our...
Catharsis - definition: a feeling of release, purification, or purgation of the emotions (often through art) I would love to hear from you all regarding your thoughts on how your 'art' effects your emotions or visa versa. In my own experience, I have always been...
Cloister - definition: 1) monastery or convent; 2) a covered, usually arched passage along or around a court Castles, mansions, and grand estates all made up a wonderful hobby for my friend, Deb and I when we lived in England. The historic houses and ancient sites we...
Puny - definition: slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak As writers we all have our literary heroes. These people inspire but also intimidate us. Why? Because we feel puny compared to their expertise, their skill at the craft of writing and in the...
Let's have some fun with the kid's...get them to color in Rumble for a chance to win a copy of Rumble's First Scare and a limited edition hand puppet. Just in time for Halloween. All the details are here - follow the link....
