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What’s in a Name?
In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet said: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Translation: Names aren’t so important, a rose would still smell as sweet even if it were called something else. Oh, but I beg to differ. Names are very important, especially … Continue reading
I Dream of a Cottage in France…
The picture accompanying this blog is from a “poem” that I wrote over ten years ago. I purchased an inexpensive plague from a craft store and wrote the passage on a piece of parchment paper. I then burned the edges of the paper, glued it on the wooden plague and shellacked it. I’ve carried this … Continue reading
I’ve Been Tagged — Now You’re It!
Elizabeth of Scribbling in the Storage Room was “tagged” by a writer at The Writer Coaster. Elizabeth paid it forward by tagging me and a couple of other writers to answer eleven questions she’s come up with. Below are my answers to the questions she’s “challenged” me to answer — Thanks, Elizabeth! After my answers are … Continue reading
Flash Friday!
For those of you who write briefly and brilliantly, I’ve found a list of places where you can submit your flash fiction online. Some are very brief (300 words) and one has a deadline of February 15th, so put forth your best and remember, brevity is a virtue. Happy writing and have a great weekend. … Continue reading
Never Give Up…Five Things to Do When You’re Stuck
Whether you write for a living, work outside the home or manage a household, there are times when you wonder why you keep writing. Writing creatively, for the sake of it and because well, your awesome fiction should be in print, damn it. I do. This writing biz is not for sissies and it’s certainly … Continue reading
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