Almost halfway through my novel revisions and I can definitely say I have entered the "rewrite" territory of some chapters and scenes. What I've found surprising about this is that instead of having no direction and losing my way, I'm actually MORE sure that I know what needs to be said. I've found myself changing… Continue reading Entering the Rewriting Part of Revisions
There was an interesting conversation thread following me around over the past few weeks. The idea was brought up that time can be "wasted" by not doing the right thing or not spending your time wisely. On the contrary, it was also brought up that it is never too late. Love happens to 80-year-olds, career… Continue reading Creativity doesn’t care how long it takes
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
Subtle Stories 