What I’ve Been Up To
First, there’s the novel’s new scenes. Done, plugging in, and suffering the consequences of three different formats. Working on it.
Then I did beta reading for two fellow writers. I’ve critiqued one. Working on the other.
I just finished the 30 Blessings Project at Rising Upward, a month-long challenge.
My town was flooded May 3rd. As a result, [...]
It Was a Good “No”
Last week the leader of our local writing group passed the baton to the assistant leader. It was well done and he assured us he would still be attending the meetings. Of course, the subject of a replacement assistant came up.
It was on the tip of my tongue. It showed in my face and body [...]
Relax! I Hear It’s Good for You
I’ve spent the last week doing something pretty rare for me. Since I started the website, the blog, committed to finishing literary projects, and worked to come to terms with the necessary evil called the “day job,” I don’t get a lot of down time.
This week, I did. And of course, I feel guilty. But [...]
Transparency & Confidence
For someone like me, with one of those convoluted onion-layered personalities, one life long quest is for authenticity…transparency…to fully know ourselves and allow others to fully know us. With confidence and encouraging feedback, the ongoing task takes work, but is doable.
And what if you are shy, insecure, and have doubts about who you really are? [...]
Operating Instructions
(yes, this is a meme (my first), assigned by the wonderful Jamie Simmerman at Blue Duck Copy and no, that isn’t me in the picture, but the instructions apply!)
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