So it's seven months since the frantic November writing frenzy. It's hard to believe time has passed that quickly. We participate in NaNoWriMo for various reasons and levels of success but what happens to those fifty thousand or more words once the 30th November...
I am honored to thank the wonderful writers I spent this past weekend with at Strawberry Creek Retreat. Unfortunately, Brenda was not in the group photo (unsure why!) but I found one to add. These marvelous women shared their stories - fictional and real - with...
This coming weekend is not only a long weeked (whoop!) but also when I am spending four wonderful days fully immersed in my writing at Strawberry Creek Retreat. Anticipation is high for my fellow wordsmiths and I. My plan is to read through, revised and to some extent...
My upcoming children's chapter book, Ockleberries to the Rescue, centers around two woodland sprites, who help all the forest animals through illness and injury. The theme was inspired by my lifelong love of the natural world, whether it is exotic animals, such as...
Apologies to everyone for missing the snippets recently. My back problems are making sitting, standing or even lying down difficult! I'm on the mend so hopefully back to normal soon. Please visit these other authors excellent blogs:...
Sorry for the delay - this section is from my novel, Life in Slake Patch, a speculative alternative future novel. Men and women live in separate compounds with visiting on only one day. It is from the viewpoint of the main character, Evan. I'm interested in what...
This character is Doze the Dormouse. The story is for children and is about woodland sprite's that look after the forest animals. Over the past few days Doze had managed to build up his nest with extra leaves and grasses, making a warm and comfortable place for his...
Inept – Definition: 1) not suited for the occasion: inappropriate 2) lacking in skill or ability: incompetent No matter at which point we are in our writing journeys, feelings of being inept plaque us. We can all make a long list of insecurities and worries about our...
I may be stretching it a bit with today’s word. Perennial 1) present at all seasons of the year 2) continuing to live from year to year 3) recurring regularly: permanent I have inherited some of my Mother’s expertise when it comes to plants but in no way, shape or...