October 2021
October is my favorite month. The sweltering heat of a Texas summer, where weeks in the 100s is not uncommon, is finally behind us. Although…
Writing Scenes – Then Filling In
I’ve been “starting my book” for weeks now. Actually, I have begun two books. I started out with a modern romance and then, right in…
Open Your Mind and Let Creativity In
I want to take my writing more seriously. No more dabbling. Well, I shouldn’t say that. Doesn’t every writer dabble with words and create lists…
What Makes a Writer and What Should I Write About?
I’m told that to be a writer, I need to write every day. I don’t have a problem with that. What I have a problem…
Greenwich Village (Writing Prompt)
I enjoy going to various websites that teach the art of writing. Today I went to the site DIY MFA, founded by Gabriela Pereira. This…
It Begins with A Story Prompt
There are so many ways to get ideas for a story, whether it’s for a blog post, an article, a short story, or a novel….
Diverted
I feel my stomach drop three feet. Hot coffee spills onto my brand new skirt as turbulence rocks the plane. “Ladies and Gentlemen, sorry again…
Bottle of Red
My son and I went out for dinner tonight to an Italian restaurant that serves pretty good pasta. Once we sat down with our menus,…
