Monthly Archives: March 2016

Something Wonderful

Posted on March 19, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Since St. Patrick’s Day is still fresh as the green grass that is sprouting just beyond my door, I thought we’d all enjoy the warm glow of a traditional Gaelic blessing: May The Road Rise Up To Meet You May … Continue reading →

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Read Everything

Posted on March 18, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

The more I learn about the craft of writing, the more I learn there is to know. And one of the best ways to learn about writing, successful writers will tell you, is by reading. When we read not just … Continue reading →

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Irish Eyes

Posted on March 17, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“When Irish eyes are miling”    T-short slogan Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Instead of green bagels and buckets of beer, I thought we’d all enjoy some traditional Irish blessings:   May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for … Continue reading →

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New Life

Posted on March 16, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Very few of us are who we seem.” “Evil is not something superhuman, it’s something less than human.” “These little grey cells. It is up to them.” Agatha Christie Author alert: Agatha Christie is the bestselling novelist of all time. … Continue reading →

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Awesomely Authorial

Posted on March 15, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Lucky to be Awesome” T-shirt slogan I’m still struggling with the time change, but I’m not totally confused: I know that St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, which is coming up, but not here yet. Still, this Saturday, I went … Continue reading →

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Finishing Touches

Posted on March 14, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Beyond surprise, there must be a certain satisfaction for the reader, a sense of ‘rightness.’ If a story is a promise made, the ending is the promise kept, in ways as various as the stories themselves.” “A book is a … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on March 12, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

This lovely poem seemed just right to share from my beloved Mom Dorothy’s joyful treasury, One Thousand Beautiful Things: March William Wordsworth The cock is crowing, The stream is flowing, The small birds twitter, The lake doth glitter, The green … Continue reading →

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Way Finders

Posted on March 11, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The work itself will teach you.” Old Estonian Proverb I saw these words etched on a stone at an art fair once and I’ve often wished I’d bought it at the time, but no matter, because by now, they are … Continue reading →

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Pacing Pointers

Posted on March 10, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing a novel is all about the timed release of information.” Toni Morrison Horse races are often won based on the skill that a jockey displays in pacing his mount’s explosive energy and speed. And runners, from sprinters to marathoners, … Continue reading →

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Wise Words

Posted on March 9, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss The good Dr. Seuss must still be loose in my brain: when this quote came my way, … Continue reading →

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