Blues Boy King, 1925-2015
As a writer, and a human being, music forms a huge part of my soul. This week our world lost one of the most beautiful musical voices ever, one Riley B. "Blues Boy" King. And with his passing, the voice of his guitar Lucille goes silent. When I wrote the very first draft of An … Continue reading Blues Boy King, 1925-2015
Thoughts on Storytelling
My contribution to The Writer's Vineyard this month is inspired by a day at a storytelling workshop. The day ended with an open story swap for all participants - thank you, Bob, for this sweet, funny Zen tale, that is included in my TWV post : Once there was a little girl at school. The … Continue reading Thoughts on Storytelling
Opening Day
It's not always about the W (although Felix brought us another great opening day win). It's also about emotions, looking forward, and helping a kid realize a dream. http://m.mariners.mlb.com/news/article/116618888/joey-coras-first-pitch-highlights-mariners-opening-day-ceremonies
10 Things I Haven’t Learned
Two years ago, on April 1, my first novel released. Woo hoo! (Sorry, it still makes me happy!) I thought about posting something erudite after two years as a Published Author. But in the spirit of April Fool's, I decided to post a list of the... Top Ten Things I Have Not Learned About Being … Continue reading 10 Things I Haven’t Learned
Lucky 13: An Ode to Discworld
We are all lucky to have lived in a time and place where Discworld came to our imaginations, from the imagination of Sir Terry Pratchett. He walked away with Death this week, but Discworld lives on. (As does the Long Earth, and of course, the prophecies of Agnes Nutter and other Good Omens.) Some quotes from … Continue reading Lucky 13: An Ode to Discworld
Meeting Readers
On Saturday, February 28, I'll join about 10 authors at the lovely Pybus Market in Wenatchee for a Local Author Book Buzz day, sponsored by indie bookstore A Book for All Seasons. I love meeting readers. Even if you don't read the kind of books I write, I still want to meet you. To chat … Continue reading Meeting Readers
Digging Out
My monthly post on The Writers Vineyard is all about the inscrutability of Mother Nature, and of the creative process. Mother Nature is inscrutable. Much like our writing muses, who tend to extremes. Blizzards of ideas and inspiration almost too much to manage alternate with dry periods when we search the horizon for signs of … Continue reading Digging Out
Love Poem Challenge – Audra Middleton’s Blog
And another little something sweet to round out this Valentine's weekend. As faithful readers know, I am not a poet. But I dabble, and my fellow Washington author Audra Middleton convinced me to join her Love Poem Challenge. My short piece joins several others - read them all, vote for your favorite, and enjoy!
Friday the 13th: The Luck of Love, For Which There is No Recipe
Here is a little piece I wrote at a workshop last weekend. I thought more about writing than love when I jotted it down, but upon re-reading, I think it fits both. ~*~ If anyone has the recipe for this, it is hand-written and stained with coffee, milk, flour, chocolate, grease. The words are smudged … Continue reading Friday the 13th: The Luck of Love, For Which There is No Recipe
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