Gathering mode

I have not been a very diligent blogger this summer. Too many distractions, too much to do, and the words are not flowing freely at the moment. But what is happening is that ideas are flying at me like, um, something that flies at people. Baseballs? (yeah, see, words not flowing) and I am getting...

#WQWWC – Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge – Memories

"Take care of all your memories. For you cannot relive them." - Bob Dylan This quote is engraved into a silver picture frame containing a photo of my wedding. Our whole wedding party is there. My best friends. My brother. My nephews. My husband. People I treasured eight years ago and still treasure today. One...

You will quit writing but You can’t quit being a writer

I'm feeling a little sad today. No particularly reason, just a general energy in the air I guess. Alot of people are hurting today. Alot of people are giving up or struggling very hard not to. Even my computer seems to be feeling the mood. This feeling isn't new to me. And although today I'm...

An experiment in short storying

I believe I have mentioned I have a hard time writing short stories, which is disapointing because  there are so many great opportunities available for short story writers. the least not being some credits to your name. Last night I was reviewing some notes and came across a novel idea I had hastily scrawled out...