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From Plutarch: Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.
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Category Archives: Inspiration
Coffee and a Muffin
It was a Tuesday morning. I’d just left my writers’ critique group which meets in our local La Quinta Library, thinking about all the SLJ’s I had to do when I got home. i.e. change the bed, do some wash, … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Inspiration, Looking for Inspiration, personal essay, Reading, Writing
Tagged air conditioning woes, benefits of having a dog, effects of conversation, La Quinta Library, latte, May is Mental Health Month, Mental Health, muffins, Old Town Coffee, reset our thinking, taking a break, taking care of your mental health, taking time to reset, The Skimm
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An Odd Purchase at the Museum Store
A local museum sent out a mailer announcing a Native American pottery show. It looked enticing plus I’d wanted to own a pottery piece for some time. I find the artwork calming and soothing, intricate and pleasing. I like its … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Creativity, Inspiration, memoir, personal essay, Reading
Tagged Cabot's Pueblo Museum, karma, Mata Ortiz, memoir, Native American Pottery, personal essay, pottery, writing
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Lucky Seven and Writers
I’d never seen the word shichifukujin until I read author Dan Brown’s thriller Digital Fortress. Granted, there are many words I haven’t seen or read, but this one intrigued me. Brown simply revealed the shichifukujin were the seven deities of … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, Creativity, fiction writing, Inspiration, novel, Reading, short story, Writing
Tagged Author Dan Brown, creating characters, Digital Fortress by Dan Brown, good luck, Hope, luck, rainbows, Seven Deities of Good Luck, shichifukujin, Snow White, Story and plot, The Seven Dwarfs, writing
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When Your Story Setting Chooses You
You may have visited or lived in a place you knew would become a setting for a story you had yet to write. A place that spoke to you in not only a visceral, emotional way, but also in an … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, blogging, Books, Creativity, fiction writing, Finding Ideas: The Creative Process, Inspiration, Looking for Inspiration, Reading, short story, Writing
Tagged Choosing a story setting for your writing, Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls, short story, story setting, story setting influencing a character, The American Falls, The Canadian Falls, The Horseshoe Falls, writing the short story
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When Your Book Gives Back …
It’s always gratifying as an author to receive feedback and validation about your book. I’m speaking of a compliment, an award, a good review, a referral, a speaking engagement, a book signing, recognition by your peers. These are definitely “feel … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Books, Creativity, Inspiration, Looking for Inspiration, poetry, Reading, Writing
Tagged All Ways A Woman - a collection of original art and poetry, fight or flight, friendship, nybookeditors.com, poetry, poetry for inspiration, poetry to celebrate, poetry to honor, quilting, Rebecca Solnit, supporting a friend, tend-and-befriend, The Mother of All Questions, writing
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A Valentine’s Day List
It’s the month of February with Valentine’s Day on its way. What comes to mind? Hearts, flowers, and the iconic god Cupid. Our winged friend arrives with some impressive credentials of which we need to take note. “In classical mythology, Cupid … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, blogging, Books, Inspiration, Looking for Inspiration, poetry, Reading, Writing
Tagged Art, Book - All Ways A Woman, Champagne, Chet Baker, Chocolates, Cupid, feelings, happy, Heart shaped candy, Hearts, Kwesi Brew, Love poetry, Music, poetry, Red Roses, Red Wine, relationships, Romantic Dinner, Sarojini Naidu, Song My Funny Valentine, The Kiss by Gustav Klimt, True love, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day cards
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