Monthly Archives: July 2025

This brings a smile to my face — it reminds me of Alex, my beloved, intrepid son, who knows all about the joys of of flying on two wheels! Going Down Hill on a BicycleA Boy’s Song Henry Charles Beeching … Continue reading →

Just as July 4th ended one year, the idea to create my own Declaration of Independence as a writer occurred to me. So every year since then, I’ve declared July 5 as my own personal Independence Day. As a source … Continue reading →

Let’s launch the holiday weekend and honor Independence Day by pondering the wisdom of our Founding Fathers: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to … Continue reading →

« The best style is the style you don’t notice. » “There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.”W. Somerset Maugham We’ve all been overwhelmed with advice about showing not telling  — and Somerset Maugham’s … Continue reading →

Peppy prose: Energetic, colorful writing with forward motion that carries readers along is exciting and engaging. Most of the time, vigorous writing doesn’t happen in a first draft — it’s the product of revision. It’s created and coaxed out through … Continue reading →

« There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved. » George Sand Today, July 1, is the birthday of George Sand, the French novelist, memoirist, and source of inspiration to many of her fellow writers. Yes, George was … Continue reading →