Monthly Archives: August 2012

Stress-busting Foods

Posted on August 31, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

We all know that writing demands lots of mental and emotional energy — and that it can sometimes be stressful. Finding ways to relax and rejuvenate can give a boost to our brainpower, productivity, and creativity. Recently, I came across … Continue reading →

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Reading Writers

Posted on August 30, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you want to write, then read, read, read!” Stephen King Ask just about any famous write who their favorite authors and books are and they’re likely to reel off quite a few. In a lively interview, popular writer Mary … Continue reading →

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Booking It

Posted on August 29, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“When I finally retire from cycling, I might open a bookstore, if only because I know I’ll always have at least one loyal customer: myself.” Jens Voigt Jens is a veteran of 14 Tour de France seasons — and he’s … Continue reading →

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Gardens Divine

Posted on August 28, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The consolation, the dignity, the joy of life are that discouragement and lapses, depressions and darknesses, come to one only as one stands without — I mean without the luminous paradise of art. As soon as I really reenter it … Continue reading →

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Water Works

Posted on August 27, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” … Continue reading →

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Digging Deeper

Posted on August 25, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust Of all the many pleasures writing offers, surely one of the most satisfying is the opportunity it gives us to plumb the … Continue reading →

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Social Reading

Posted on August 24, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“We read to know we are not alone.” C.S. Lewis “Looking for a fun and carefree way to sharpen your brain, build relationships, and boost your health? Start a book club.” This line from a brief magazine story started me … Continue reading →

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Roller Coaster

Posted on August 23, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

The writing life certainly has its ups and downs: As the song goes, “some days are diamonds, some days are stones.” Some days you seem to make progress and some days, things feel sluggish and you have to fight just … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Story

Posted on August 22, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“If you feel called to write a book, consider it a gift. Look around you. What assistance is the universe offering you as support? I was given an amazing mentor, a poet, Eleanor Drewry Dolan, who taught me the importance … Continue reading →

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Spike Speaks

Posted on August 21, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Spike Lee is a pretty creative guy. I’ve seen a few of his films and enjoyed them. He has a new movie coming out called Red Hook Summer, that sounds pretty intriguing. As both a director and writer, Spike has … Continue reading →

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