Monthly Archives: May 2018

Reading Rx

Posted on May 8, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“At a time when one in five of us will experience anxiety or depression, and world events can leave people feeling confused or scared, reading has never been more important. As this research shows, reading can have a hugely positive … Continue reading →

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Another Voice

Posted on May 7, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

A story: A young writer was interviewing a symphony orchestra conductor from Eastern Europe who had just been released from prison where he spent years of isolation because of his political views. After asking a number of questions about politics, … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on May 5, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Shooting Star From Ariadne’s Crown Something came flashing down Over the distant town, Over the river and sleeping farms; The planets above seemed to wink As they watched the traveler sink; And motherly Earth, I think, May have folded a … Continue reading →

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No Limits

Posted on May 4, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful will win.” “The reason sport is attractive to many of the general public is that it’s filled with reversals. What you think may happen doesn’t happen. A champion … Continue reading →

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Merry Amusement

Posted on May 3, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”   Plato (Play-toh!) Playing around. I know, I know! As writers, we’re supposed to be all serious and angsty, excitable and sensitive, hard-working … Continue reading →

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Book Burnout?

Posted on May 2, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Shades of medieval melancholia! New research by a nonprofit, the Reading Agency, has revealed that many readers in the United Kingdom are afflicted with “book-block” – after struggling with a title that challenges them, they become discouraged and give up. … Continue reading →

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Champion Creed

Posted on May 1, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed. And the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep … Continue reading →

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