Monthly Archives: February 2016

Let’s Simplify

Posted on February 29, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” Hans Hofmann, Artist Right above my desk I have a sign with the word “Simplify” carved into it. Every once in a while, I glance … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on February 27, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I love this bookseller’s view of the special, magical role that bookstores play in our lives and wanted to share it with you: “Experience is a diverse desire that can be found in the hunt, in the reading, then the … Continue reading →

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Hypnotic Read

Posted on February 26, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Almost unputdownable. Miss Highsmith writes about men like a spider writing about flies.” The Observer Still reeling from The Blunderer, a mystery by Patricia Highsmith. It’s my reading group’s next selection and I, for better or worse, picked it up … Continue reading →

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Scene Building

Posted on February 25, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing a great scene is like juggling. You need to ground your scenes first in place and time and build them by creating that particular moment in time…” Linda Joy Myers Scenes are the building blocks of short stories, plays, … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on February 24, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Today, February 23rd, is a personal day of thanksgiving for me. I have so much to be grateful for: my wonderful family and friends, my work as a writer, which I cherish, and all of my creative fellow scribes, who … Continue reading →

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One Story

Posted on February 23, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“You can go to France and mention Boo Radley, and people will know who you mean.” To Kill a Mockingbird fan Published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird became an instant bestseller and classic. Over the past 50 years, it … Continue reading →

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Wise Words

Posted on February 22, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

In honor of George Washington’s birthday, also my wonderful husband David’s birthday, here are some words of wisdom from our Founding Father to ponder: “It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” “It is better to be … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on February 20, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I read this lovely poem with my poetry group and wanted to share it with you as well. Though it’s still cold outside, this poem gives me a very springtime-y feeling — I can just see all those wandering sheep … Continue reading →

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Keeping On

Posted on February 19, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“I attack the paper, struggling like a lion.” Vincent Van Gogh We’ve all had those days when nothing much seems to be happening: We can’t really jump start our writing, our energy level seems low, we feel deflated because we … Continue reading →

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Confidence Creators

Posted on February 18, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“One important key to success is self-confidence. And one key to self-confidence is preparation.” Arthur Ashe “When you work as hard as I do, having confidence is no problem.” Jordan Burroughs, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist in Wrestling When my son … Continue reading →

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