In the rough draft of my paranormal mystery, Norman in the Painting, I used the workshop exercise Jessica Barksdale suggested we write at her retreat this summer. Here’s the scene: Jill opened the double louvered doors that revealed shirts, short skirts, and blouses from college days organized by color, a pair of Dockers, two pairs […]
Are You Writing a Memoir?
Violet’s Vibes has useful tips for writers. Her July 10th post was titled, “Memoirs–Facts or Fables?” Check it out at violetsvibes.wordpress.com/2014/07/10memoirs-facts-or-fables/
Ernest Hemingway Quote
Ernest Hemingway said, “A writer’s problem does not change. He himself changes and the world he lives in changes, but his problem remains the same. It is always how to write truly and having found what is true, to project it in such a way that it becomes part of the experience of the person […]
Quote about Choices by Brodi Ashton
Brodi Ashton in Everneath said “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” I’m editing submissions I have received for my new anthology, Choices. The entries to my poetry contest about choices are with my poet/friend judges. Winners will be announced in early August.
Look for Stacey Gustafson’s Book this Fall: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
I’ve known Stacey Gustafson for a few years and whenever we are in a group together, she always says something funny to make us laugh. I’ve read most of the stories in her book, Are You Kidding Me? My Life with an Extremely Loud Family, Bathroom Calamities, and Crazy Relatives. I highly recommend it. Here […]
Adriane Nichols Talked about Connecting
At Jessica Barksdale Inclan’s two-day retreat, I was happy to see L.A. actress and life coach, Adriane Nichols again. We both have attended Jessica’s workshops three times. When Jessica gave us time to write, I found the deck off of the kitchen with no one else there. I wrote the beginning of Chapter Five for […]
Jessica Barksdale’s Writing Retreat starts tomorrow
The next two days will be the third time I’ve attended Jessica Barksdale’s writing retreats. Set among the tress in the East Bay hills, with several cozy places to write in between her lectures and critiques of participants 25 page submissions, it’s my favorite place to join writers. Jessica Barksdale is the author of twelve […]