Tonight, as the rain continues to fall, the thirsty ground quickly soaks up these precious drops of moisture and stores what it needs to survive during the long, hot days of summer. As the rain pelts against the window panes, I watch mesmerized as large droplets slowly slide down the glass. The sound of the rain soothes and comforts me, and […]
What I like in a good author is not what he says, but what he whispers. ~Logan Pearsall Smith, “All Trivia,” Afterthoughts, 1931 Each day, I try and remember that writing is a process that takes time… time and patience. Time to develop the plot, time for the characters to “become” real ( always makes me […]
I’m preparing the last lesson for my summer writing class, and once again I read through John Steinbeck’s short story, “The Chrysanthemums”. I read and sigh at the beauty of the writing, of the words, of the vivid portrayal of the characters. I rediscover a major influence in my life, in my writing. To take […]
I am moved beyond words and eternally grateful to the service men and women I have interviewed so far. Their stories and their heroism deeply touch my very heart and soul. I often get lost in their stories, and I often have a hard time holding back tears. My mind churns as my fingers fly […]
I have a song stuck in my head…”START SPREADING THE NEWS”. Why? It could be because I just got the news that Ghost of Johanna won Honorable Mention at the New York Book Festival!!! Blessings abound!!! I must pause and say… Thank you, Lord, for your constant love and for the many blessings you have […]
The average person picks up a book at the book store, thumbs through it, reads the back cover, and then makes a hasty decision as to whether to purchase the book or not. I know because I’m one those “people” who tends to select novels by authors that I’m familiar with. Also, I’m often very […]
Judy Guion commented on A Writer’s Journey ~ Come On, Write With Me The War in Vietnam was happening as I was going to high school and college. The only boy I dated seriously in high school joined the Navy and went to Vietnam and served as a Crew Chief on a helicopter. Fortunately, he came home. […]
The plot thickens… a line that often suggest suspense, and yet every work of fiction must have a plot. Can a plot thicken… metaphorically speaking, it most definitely can. The author develops the plot… or maybe the plot develops a life of its own as the author’s fingers fly over the keys and words join […]
Many thanks to everyone for their CONGRATULATIONS!! And a huge thank you to my illustrator, Jennifer Neher, whose sketches truly depict the story. And if I may say so myself, congratulations to both of us for winning 2nd or 3rd place in the NTBF Awards!! LOL! They only announced 1st place, and 2nd and 3rd […]
Everyone has a story to tell, no matter where you grew up, no matter what your background, you have a story hiding deep down within you. Countless numbers of magazines are sold that describe what is happening in “celebrities” lives. They’re not so much about the films, books, or plays the celebrity is in, but […]
So…You Want to Write a Book 