Monthly Archives: March 2019

Since the first day of Spring has come at last, I thought I’d begin this blushing new season with something fresh and flowing from a One Thousand Beautiful Things, a book my beloved mom Dorothy always adored: March The cock … Continue reading →

There’s nothing more fun than having fun while you’re writing. Enjoyment not only boosts our feel-good endorphins, it also enhances our creativity. Here are a few easy-to-use little tricks you can pull out of your kit bag on days when … Continue reading →

“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” Guillaume Apollinaire Whenever I turn around, I see an article or news item that confirms what we all know: Writing can be life-changing — … Continue reading →

“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 the … Continue reading →

“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 the … Continue reading →

From time to time, with the goal of keeping us all up to date and in tune with what’s happening in publishing, I like to give a heads up on awards and contest that might prove of interest. Here’s one … Continue reading →

“Make Today Amazing!”   Local Coffee Cafe Sign “Make Today Amazing!” What an irresistible invitation! Who wouldn’t want to look back over an amazing day? What would it feel like if we forged a day out of the hours we have … Continue reading →

What if you slept? And what if, In your sleep You dreamed? And what if, In your dream, You went to heaven And there plucked A strange and Beautiful flower? And what if, When you awoke, You had the flower … Continue reading →

In honor of International Women’s Day 2019, let’s turn to some amazing women for wit and wisdom to speed us on our creative journeys: “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”   Dr. Mae Jemison,   U.S. Astronaut “Fiction reveals truths … Continue reading →

Here’s a playful little trick you can use to get your creative juices going and spruce up your prose if you thinks it lacks sparkle and verve. Simply turn to your trusty thesaurus or synonym finder, dog-earred or digital, and … Continue reading →