For those of us in the northern hemisphere, summer arrived this past weekend. Depending on where you were, it might have appeared in the form of storms, floods, lightning, wind, heat and humidity, or gentle sunshine and delicate breezes. Here it is, nonetheless, and we mark another turning point in another year in our sojourn … Continue reading Summer Arrives
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Let’s try it.
Here's an idea: we are writing our own stories, moment by moment, day by day. Let's try to write one together, one in which the spring news from our schools is all about commencements - new beginnings, celebrations, the promise of the future. In this tale, the only thing that ends as the school year … Continue reading Let’s try it.
The power of story: In thanks to Maya Angelou
You, Jane releases next week, a story about the power of storytelling. Not just to reflect reality, but to create it, in all its glorious havoc and wicked humor. Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is one of the first books I can remember reading that had the same effect. I think I … Continue reading The power of story: In thanks to Maya Angelou
Memories Day
On Memorial Day we are asked to pause and remember those who lost their lives in service. I spent last weekend with a man who has lost much of his memory. As a member of ROTC and the Los Angeles police force in his younger days, his service credentials are well established. His mind is … Continue reading Memories Day
World Book Night 2014
This happens today! World Book Night 2014. We celebrate our love of reading by giving books to folks who might have a hard time accessing them. Authors waive their royalties for books given away this day, and publishers make it happen. I don't think it's a coincidence that World Book Night happens so close to … Continue reading World Book Night 2014
Lucky 13: Linda Rettstatt
For April's installment of Lucky 13 on the 13th, Linda Rettstatt shares her story of how good luck can come disguised as bad. Linda is an award-winning author of Women’s Fiction and Mainstream Contemporary Romance. She was named Author of the Year in 2010 at Champagne Books where she also serves as a mentor for new authors. In March … Continue reading Lucky 13: Linda Rettstatt
Opening Day: Baseball Lessons for Life
I am quietly celebrating the first day of baseball season. (By "quietly," of course, I mean yelling with joy at each Mariner hit, run, and great defensive play as they blow their opening game wide open in the ninth inning. It's now 10 to 3, M's over the Angels, and that's why I'm hoarse.) "Opening … Continue reading Opening Day: Baseball Lessons for Life
How things happen
This month, my contribution to The Writers' Vineyard is about the curious ways things come about, at least in my writing life. How about yours - do you live according to plan, or do things just happen? Here's a teaser. Each spring offers these opportunities to take the universe up on its invitation to pursue … Continue reading How things happen
Spring Turbulence
Over the last weeks, here in the valley, our weather mirrors the turbulence of all change. We've had snow, sun, wind, rain; days turn from cold to warm to cold again in a heartbeat. We're on the cusp. The calendar counts the official transition to spring today, but it's clear we're still en route. Don't … Continue reading Spring Turbulence
Jane Toombs, Thank You
The beautiful and prolific author Jane Toombs died earlier this month. She contributed the first guest post on the Lucky 13 theme here at Point No Point, in October of 2013. Her story of luck in writing and luck in love made for a delightful start to the series. Jane wrote well over 100 books, … Continue reading Jane Toombs, Thank You
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 