Category Archives: random
From Gold to Junk
My father and mother loved garage sales. Each Saturday morning they would wake up very early, outline the sales in the newspaper and drive around looking for treasures. Their idea of treasures differed. My mother loved to find costume … Continue reading
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Obstacle Course For Writers
I’m sure you have done an obstacle course at least once in your lifetime. An obstacle course is defined as a series of challenging physical obstacles an individual or team must perform while being timed. Today, I present to you … Continue reading
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Nobody Said It Would Be Easy
I am disappointed in myself. When I stumbled upon the a to z blog writing challenge, I was thrilled. It was exactly what I needed for my blog. Immediately I jotted down each post title in my journal. There was … Continue reading
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WRITING EQUALS LOVE
Happy Valentines Day! In celebration of this lovely day I thought it would be appropriate to list the things I love about being a writer. What do you love about writing? Being able to go into a zone … Continue reading
Inspiration Isn’t Always Pretty
If you have been watching the news you should have seen the devastation that poured through my hometown and all surrounding towns this past weekend. Yes, Northeastern Pennsylvania watched in horror as the floods swept away homes (my sister-in-law’s was … Continue reading
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10 Things a Writer Needs
1. Patience 2. Imagination 3. Other Writers 4. Belief 5. Persistence 6. Inspiration 7. Dedication 8. A Writing Spot 9. Alone Time 10. Emotions What did I miss?
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Getting Rid of My Book’s “Baby Fat”
I’m approaching the end of my YA novel titled The Cult. I have been writing this suspense novel for about two years. The idea came to me in a dream right around the time Nanowrimo was about to start. I … Continue reading
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Interview With LK-Gardner-Griffie
I’m back! As promised I have an author interview for you today. LK-Gardner-Griffie is the author of Misfit McCabe and Nowhere Feels Like Home. The third book No Boundries will be released this summer. The books follow the life of … Continue reading
