We had four bushes on the side of our garage that were diseased last year but coming back alright this year. I didn't like the look of them and even though I could have cared for them and brought them back to health, they just didn't suit my taste. We made the decision to rip… Continue reading Creativity means changing your mind
Everything's in bloom here! Finally! I've planted seeds in my garden. Things that spring up quickly -- lettuce, spinach, peas, peppers. Hopefully, I have some luck with them. I still want a tomato plant, some herbs, and of course lots of flowers for the front of the house. We'll see what happens in the weeks… Continue reading Seeds and Stories
I've gotten out of the habit of writing more than once a week. The nice thing is that it IS such a habit now that it is almost viscerally strange for me to not sit down and write at least once per week. I would love to at least interact with my story in some… Continue reading Habits are Hard to Start and to Break
I hit a new milestone last week! I got over one-third of the way through my re-write! Woooooo! I am so happy with how the story is going right now and how the writing is turning out. Taking time with the words and really concentrating on the plot and feel have proven to be a… Continue reading The Book is One-Third Re-Written!
This past weekend my friend and I went on our own mini writer's retreat. Mostly, this included us, a cabin, and only a little bit of pressure to be productive. It was a good day as long as we got writing done. We adventured in the morning and spent the afternoon on our own projects,… Continue reading Changes of Scenery
Subtle Stories 