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Well, I am coming into the final stretch of my current work in progress, An Education for Addie, which is why I’m not blogging or writing anything else lately. I’m on a tear, and I’m not going to abandon my … Continue reading

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This morning, I did a little clean up on my mother’s grave. See that little juniper tree to the right? We planted it about twenty years ago, the intention was to keep it to bonsai size as a tribute to … Continue reading

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A few weeks ago on a Saturday (May 18), I completed one more thing on my ‘bucket list’ – which isn’t really a list because it’s not even big enough to fit into a bucket. I signed up for and … Continue reading

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Sit down and stay awhile. The title of this post may sound harsh and unfeeling. I’m not beating up my fellow writers, I’m just stating the facts. Just like living, writing (or creating any sort of art or endeavor) is … Continue reading

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When it comes to creative pursuits (of which I have a few, and the list is growing), the old adage is true: Practice, practice, practice. No matter what you choose to do, you’ll find you won’t produce perfection on the … Continue reading

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The best books not only have relatable characters you can fall in love with (or hate), they also must convey a sense of place. I think about The Hunger Games, a dystopian setting that is removed from today’s time, or … Continue reading

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I am happy to report that I have not fallen off the New Year resolution wagon – just yet. I’ve started a new online class, under the direction of Michelle Richmond. There are lots of very talented writers in the … Continue reading

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