I'm often asked how do I come up with the ideas. I think this post may be of interest to writers and readers alike. One thing that sparks my imagination is a writing prompt. This can be a selection of words, a picture, the starting sentence, or a title. Recently I was...
So I was quite surprised to find out that July is National Anti-Boredom Month! Yes, I know there is a day or month for almost everything now-a-days. Supposedly we should celebrate this month by identifying what makes us bored and find ways to combat it! I, for one, am...
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Summer allows us some extra time to read, if we are lucky. Vacation time can be a manic organization of activities and travel, but escaping for a while into a good book and allowing ourselves to relax and feed our souls is just as...
As a June baby, my astrological sign is the twins - Gemini. This is an air sign most often associated with intellect and curiosity, but also the ability to be flexible, and adaptable. I can relate to this full heartedly, as I research such a variety of topics for my...
Actually, if you are in central Alberta on Sunday 16th June, you will find me at the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library. They are holding a Local Author Fair from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. I, along with several other authors, will be tabling our books for sale and giving author...
Several followers have asked me about my furry companion, Sammie. So here goes... I happened to be browsing the rescue sites four years ago, telling myself I didn't really need a dog. Well, as you can see that didn't go to plan! The first photo of Sammie I saw just...
Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Pexels.com The writing prompt was write from an animal's perspective - let me know what you think. It’s in My Nature Warmth penetrates my fur My body relaxed and curled Upon a favoured cushion Full belly and day begun *** A fluttering by...
I hope you enjoy this short story I wrote using several prompt words. Photo by Kasonya Wilcox on Pexels.com Cake Excellence George had dreamed of winning this particular competition for years, now was his moment to excel. He stood anxiously awaiting the judge’s...
The definition of a biographer is 'a person who writes an account of someone's life'. With National Biographer's Day on the 16th, I was thinking about the multitude of biographies available in libraries and bookstores around the globe. Many are, of course, about...