A Brief Peek Into How I Choose Book Locations!
Happy Wednesday! I’m taking a little break today as I have a few things I want and need to do before tomorrow. I’m preparing the items I will be taking for the family’s Thanksgiving get-together as I’m sure some of you are as well. I will briefly touch on how I like to research the […]
Where Did the Time Go… Reflections of a Week with Tears and Gratitude
I can’t believe how fast the weekend and today got away from me. With it speeding by so quickly, I missed posting my Sunday blog. I apologize for missing yesterday’s timeline. This past week was a bit emotional in a few different ways. First, in class, we are working on creative non-fiction writing. This, for […]
Writer’s Block and How I Do or Do Not Deal – Part 2
This week I’ve been dealing with feeling overwhelmed about which project to work on first. I have several books started, creative writing homework, art projects, and I’m putting together a YouTube channel with my sister. Hair-pulling to follow… I’m thrilled to have so many things to do, but… when I get overwhelmed (even with good […]
Writer’s Block and How I Do or Do Not Deal – Part 1
Writer’s block – the art of turning “not” writing into a sport. Procrastination becomes your companion. Ideas of things to write about become things to do instead. When you are in the grips of Writer’s Block, or as I like to say, you’ve been bitten by the Procrastination bug, you might get caught up in […]
From Rabbit Holes to Inspiration: A Few Ideas For Research!
Research can be a fun part of writing; it can also be daunting but necessary. My research usually leads me down a rabbit hole of YouTube videos, audiobooks, books, or even movies. It is also suggested to read what you want to write. I love reading, so picking up a good cozy mystery, romance, paranormal […]
Characters and How Do You Find Names?🤷🏼♀️
First, I want to thank those who came out to the Southern Festival of Books on Sunday to say “Hi.” It was a beautiful and warm day. I made some new friends and good connections. So, thank you again for your support. Someone asked me the other day how I come up with names for […]
Big Baby Updates (and More)
It’s Wednesday, and honestly, I don’t feel like writing this post right now. I say it’s Wednesday, but the clock has just turned to Thursday. Updating you on my big baby is part of the reason I don’t feel like writing. I know I don’t have to say anything about him and how he is […]
Poetry and Weekly Goals Update
This week has been interesting. I’ve spent a good portion of it questioning myself about a very important decision regarding my health. I’m not ready to elaborate just yet. The rest of the week followed my regular schedule of taking care of the dogs, my Sweetheart, goals, art projects/drawing, and class. Other than health concerns, […]