Today’s writers’ group was larger than usual–eight of us gathered, which increased the energy in the room. It lifted everyone’s spirits after the long winter. I read my work and received some good comments to help me in my revision. So I’m feeling energized to get a lot more done. Several members, including myself broughContinue reading “A Good Afternoon at Writers Group”
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Knowing the Characters
When I read at Scribes last week, I was amazed again at the response. It does my heart good. People respond as though the characters’ inner lives feel real. They ask questions about motives, tensions, and decisions as if these are living people rather than historical figures on a page. That tells me something important.Continue reading “Knowing the Characters”
What I Wish My Favorite Authors Had Shared
I’ve been thinking about blogging advice lately–especially the idea that you need to know who you’re writing for. That question became much clearer when I stopped thinking like a writer and started thinking like a reader. If I could read the blog of one of my favorite authors, I know exactly what I’d want toContinue reading “What I Wish My Favorite Authors Had Shared”
Holiday Cheer
First day off of my regularly scheduled week off. Getting a bit of a late start today. But I’m filled with excitement for cleaning the house, undecorating and decorating, and of course doing the re-write. I will have to block out regular time for it this week. I don’t have too much going on otherwise.Continue reading “Holiday Cheer”
Writer’s Group
Writer’s group tomorrow again. I won’t be going to the November meeting, and we don’t read our work at the December meeting, so this will be my last reading for two months. I tried a name change for one of the main characters at the last meeting and the prior name was preferred so IContinue reading “Writer’s Group”
Time Off
I’m just beginning my 3 weeks break from work, which happens about 4 times a year. I always hope to get a lot done during these breaks. Sometimes I succeed, sometimes not. We’re having some beautiful fall weather. I drew out a map of the pond and included the changes I want to try toContinue reading “Time Off”
Fall Break
I know, I know. It’s late in the day but at least I’m keeping in touch. It’s the day before the writer’s meeting and here I am preparing to write again. More and more is getting figured out about the pond. The first time it was put in someone else put it in and IContinue reading “Fall Break”
Rainy Day
It is a rainy day here in Fort Wayne. I spent the weekend visiting my sister in Indianapolis. It was the first time I have seen since the death of her husband. She is getting along as well as can be expected. We went to the art museum and gardens at Newfield’s. It was onlyContinue reading “Rainy Day”
Judi Lynn
Or Judy Post as she was known locally to friends. Today is a very sad day for me as I lost my friend of 44 years. We raised children together, wrote together, and lived life. Judy was a fabulous cook. Her Ansel and Jazzi novels were filled with her own recipes. She blogged regularly andContinue reading “Judi Lynn”
The View From The Imaginarium 