Sunday Inspiration: The important thing…
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” -Albert Einstein Curiosity is one of the most essential qualities for a good writer. Curiosity is what opens the Pandora’s Box of imagination, ideas and creativity. If we’re not motivated to investigate the wonders that surround us, to discover the possibilities…
Read MoreNovelist For Hire
Part of the fun of writing Night Magic, the third book in my New Orleans Nights series? I suddenly had a great excuse to visit New Orleans again. I’ve told you some about the trip, but did I show you this photo? A Poet for Hire Isn’t this a cute idea? Poets aren’t the richest people…
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What Would You Take?
Last year about this time I was in Las Vegas. Not gambling–I didn’t even play the nickel slots. My husband and I had flown there from a summer in Western New York to start our hiking trip through the five national parks of Utah. Learning our route, our children insisted we stay at least one…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: The Lotus
“The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one. But it will only grow in the mud. In order to grow and gain wisdom, first you must have the mud — the obstacles of life and its suffering. … The mud speaks of the common ground that humans share, no matter…
Read MoreOn The Road Again
I’m probably channeling Willie Nelson because last week, I saw a short clip from the new Ken Burns documentary on country music. The clip was all about Kris Kristofferson, but Willie was in it, too. Be sure you “tune” in when the series airs on your local PBS station. The date’s not yet announced, but…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: The Purpose of Life
”The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give it away.” David Viscott I love to do cryptoquotes when I’m listening to music in the Chautauqua amphitheater. Last week I deciphered this one and thought of you. I loved it and hope you will, too. What’s your gift?…
Read MoreReading Challenge, New Genres, Faraway Times/Places, and Families
Are you reading along on the Read Along with Emilie Richards 2018 Reading Challenge. It’s still not too late to start. You’ll find information plus a printable list here. But even if you aren’t doing our challenge, read on. The final week of each month I recap what some readers have chosen to fill categories…
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A Taste of New Orleans for One Lucky Reader
I knew, knew, knew there was something I needed to tell you. But I nearly forgot. To thank all my readers for their interest and support for my New Orleans Nights series, I’ve created a giveaway. A Taste of New Orleans. What could be better? One lucky reader will receive a basket from The Basketry…
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