I read this article concerning 'lost' stories from Truman Capote with interest. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/09/books/lost-stories-by-capote-are-published.html?_r=0 I wonder how many other authors or poets have work stuffed into the back of drawers, filed away in...
The title says it all - learn to take turns - this is a barrel racing saying. One of many I learnt while researching my current WIP, Willow Tree Tears. It was certainly a journey into a world I had no previous knowledge of. Isn't that what makes writing fiction all...
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...
Hovel - definition: a poorly built house : hut - sorry a tenuous link as there is a house mentioned. I had fun making up this piece from the short paragraph starter. Have a go it's fun then read the other submissions....
The writing life need not be a solitary one anymore. With today's technology, we have the ability to connect with other writers around the globe. Some may say it is not a 'real' connection but as with any relationship, it's what you put into it that makes the...