Sunday Inspiration: For What It’s Worth
“For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be who you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. And if you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over again. -F. Scott Fitzgerald It’s important to remember you can start over, isn’t it? When writing novels and more…
Read MoreTitle Sleuthing
Yesterday I realized it’s been five months since we began our self-imposed quarantine. That’s probably true for many of you, as well. Other than a few medical appointments and walks on the beach where we can socially distance, we haven’t gone anywhere. I’m including a photo from our most recent walk because what else can…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Nature
“Nature has been for me, for as long as I remember, a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher, a companion. -Lorraine Anderson This is a time in our history when being outdoors makes all kinds of sense. While lives are more difficult now, we still have nature as a source…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Love recognizes no barriers
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination, full of hope.” —Maya Angelou
Read MoreNovels During Difficult Times: A Pandemic Roundtable
Last week I blogged about writing during the pandemic, citing my own experiences and those I’ve gathered from other conversations. I ended that blog by asking if the pandemic will show up in fiction and how. Of course, none of us can predict the future, but I asked three writer friends for their thoughts. Judith…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
Music for me is not only inspirational but healing, especially in times of turmoil and pain. That’s why last Sunday I shared with you Eric Whitacre’s virtual choir singing “Sing Gently.” Today I want to share another inspiring piece of music from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Carousel, You’ll Never Walk Alone. This virtual choir…
Read MoreThe Low Down, Brain Sucking, Pandemic Blues
Somewhere on this planet sits a writer oblivious to everything around her. This oblivious writer is totally focused on her book or story, eating whatever she can find in the pantry and drinking coffee by the gallon. She’s on a roll, so immersed in her story that she hasn’t seen a newspaper or turned on…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Sing Gently
I hope this video and beautiful song, Sing Gently, inspires you as it has inspired me. Not to be discouraged by the pandemic, Eric Whitacre managed to gather together 17,572 from 129 countries on line to sing this gorgeous song. What an excellent example of creativity, persistence and courage.
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: A life lived with integrity
“A life lived with integrity… is a shining star whose light others may follow in the years to come.” -Denis Waitley In memory of Civil Rights leader John Lewis.
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Happy Birthday
Your birthday is the beginning of your own personal new year. Your first birthday was a beginning, and each new birthday is a chance to begin again, to start over, to take a new grip on life. — Wilfred Peterson Happy Birthday to Me! Yes, today is my birthday–and actually Proman created this post…
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