This month I’m pleased to introduce you to Michael Duncan. a fellow fantasy author. Michael is a friend that I know in person. We’ve interacted as writers off and on for several years now, through a critique group, a blog, and finally through our association with the same publisher, Pelican Book Group. I thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading The Mystery in Writing by Michael Duncan
This month’s author journal was written by one of my favorite historical fiction authors, Golden Keyes Parsons. I hope you will take the time to read her books, because I assure you they are totally worth your time. In her guest author journal, Golden shares what it’s like to be recognized as an author, and … Continue reading Guest Author Journal: Who Me? from Golden Keyes Parsons
Have you ever resolved to do a thing, only time slid by and somehow you never got to it? I know I have. It happens with no effort. Everyday needs shove aside all progress, and my plans for change fade until sometimes I forget I even made them. It takes effort to push back, but that’s … Continue reading In Search of a Better Life
I’m at the library right now. Our internet service provider decided to shut off our outdated modem, so I’m here to access the internet. They’ll replace the modem, but that will take a few days. Of course, no time would be convenient for such a disruption, but at least I’m gleaning something positive. I’ve wanted … Continue reading The Terabithia Grove
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring; renewed shall be blade that was broken, the crownless again … Continue reading A Thought-Provoking Poem by J.R.R. Tolkien
Jennifer Hallmark explores the relationship between writing and solitude in today’s guest author journal. For my part, I don’t write well in a crowd. Solitude seems to be mother’s milk for my creativity. Thanks for reading, and if you’d like to weigh in on Jennifer’s topic, please do so in the comments below her post. Janalyn … Continue reading Solitary or Sociable? One Writer’s Perspective from Jennifer Hallmark
I don’t really believe in writer’s block, so I won’t say I had a case of that in recent weeks. However, my mind, spirit, and body do need to be in harmony for me to create. That’s not to say that everything has to be ideal before I can write, but I am human and … Continue reading Starting Again
When I explored Robber’s Roost, a stagecoach stop in Montana, it was really special. I took lots of pictures. Can’t you just see a stagecoach swinging in through that gate? In other news, the winner of the Wayfarer Launch Celebration Blog Tour giveaway of a $20 Starbucks gift card is Kathy Wagoner! Congratulations, Kathy. Thanks to … Continue reading Robber’s Roost & Giveaway Winner
This week adds a guest journal from author Lisa Lickel on the joys of her home writing workshop.Enjoy this fun peak into this gifted writer’s private life. Lisa: I’ve been sick this past week…I would use it as an excuse to say “Don’t Look at My Dust!” but that wouldn’t really be fair to the … Continue reading What’s on the wall of Lisa Lickel’s Home Office?
