Life as an Author with Deadlines Despite my best intentions, I’ve been oversleeping a lot lately. My weariness is caused, no doubt, by the encroaching heat of summer combined with the extra physical exertion of vending at the Snohomish Farmers Market and the Northern Lights Rosewood XIII medieval festival, plus emotional exhaustion from delivering hospice care … Continue reading Life as an Author with Deadlines
We’re finally seeing some sun in my area, but I’m hoping not to come down with a case of spring fever. We’ll see how that goes. Active Writing Projects My works in progress include a romantic suspense novel set in an Irish castle. I had hoped to finish editing the sample chapters and develop a … Continue reading Author News: Current Projects, Memories, and Some Fun Photos
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 Our internet service provider decided to shut off our outdated modem, so I’m here to access the internet.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
I’ll give the sad news first, so we can move onto happier things. Lady Guinevere, the sweet little cat I owned for over 22 years, passed away of renal failure this month. It wasn’t unexpected, given her age and failing health, but we miss her dearly. For the past three months prior to my cat’s death, … Continue reading Sad and Happy News
