I'm working ahead on this story, and I'm approaching the middle where it threatens to sag, as middles are wont to do. I've broken out the posterboard and sticky notes like breadcrumbs or pebbles to help me find the correct path. I'll share a post on this process soon, but I also want to try … Continue reading The Stalks
Where’s Your Honey?
It's Wednesday! Time to take a break. When we were in San Francisco, I wanted to buy a sweatshirt. If you don't know me, I hate to shop. The entire process makes my skin crawl - from touching items fondled by others to talking to strangers so I can pay. When you add in that … Continue reading Where’s Your Honey?
Diddle on Mason
An update on other things writerly: My full manuscript of Ferals & Blights is still in query mode. The agent with the full requested has not yet contacted me one way or another, so my fingers remain crossed and I'm continuing to write because that's all I can control. I have signed up for another … Continue reading Diddle on Mason
A Lovely and Unexpected Visit
The writing journey continues... Here's the Table of Contents if you need it. A Lovely and Unexpected Visit “You did what!?” Her mother opened the door far enough to glance up and down the cobbled street before grabbing Sharna’s Yellow robe and hauling her inside. “Did you walk the whole way here in that garb? … Continue reading A Lovely and Unexpected Visit
Wednesday’s A Moment…
Every year, my baseline seems to slip a little lower. I fight it full throttle, no excuses, no mercy. I remember a young man I had as a patient. He had cancer. He was dying. He was in love. They tried everything. Nothing was too strange. Nothing was off the table. Every minute was precious … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment…
Saturday Storytime – Jackie, Jackie
Writing is a bit like painting for me. I layer one idea over another, a dollop of more detail here, a swirl of emotion there. There's a lot of re-reading and asking, "why?". This first draft doesn't have those layers, so it may feel like an overheard conversation or a brush of bird's wings. It's … Continue reading Saturday Storytime – Jackie, Jackie
Saturday Storytime – A Decision Too Late
This story is an exercise in having fun with first drafts, stretching boundaries and creativity, and giving back to my readers. If you like what you read, leave a comment or consider my Patreon. Thank you. For those needing to catch up, here's the Table of Contents. A Decision Too Late Mistress Nora was eating … Continue reading Saturday Storytime – A Decision Too Late
Famous Starts with Humble Endings
Here is a game to play with poetry. The trick is to not read more than the first two lines of a famous poem, and then you try and write the next lines. Make no mistake, it's generally awful, but it's fun to do! So, get out a piece of paper and jot down your … Continue reading Famous Starts with Humble Endings
Saturday Storytime – Six Mothers
This is an experiment in writing a first draft in public. It's an exercise in not being perfect. It's meant to be a bit of fun, an inspiration, and a way to grow. You can find the story from the beginning here. Six Mothers Sharna’s room was the opposite of her state of mind. … Continue reading Saturday Storytime – Six Mothers
Wednesday’s A Moment…
I love pine cones. Like much of nature, they appear alien and otherworldly. As I sat in the shade of a dying pine yesterday, I was facing a vibrant one - full of blossoms and green tips, and I realized I didn't actually know how pine cones are formed. Did you know that there are … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment…
