Month: January 2014
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Fight the Self-Doubt and Fear
Last night I considered how since becoming a mother, I think I may be becoming a better human being … but a more neurotic writer. And I think I know why. See, I’ve found the the truth in the notion that you don’t truly understand fear until you become a parent. At this point, if…
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Gardeners and Architects
I have been reading Wonderbook by Jeff Vandermeer, and what really struck me was a question posed to George R.R. Martin who talked about Gardeners and Architects. And while Mr. Martin doesn’t believe there are many writers who are purely “Architect” or “Gardener”, here’s his explanation of the terms: “Architects do plan everything ahead of…
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Stumped … or not?
Today is the first day this year that I’ve tried to work on my current WIP. It hasn’t gone well. I’m not sure if this is just me, or if it means its time to abandon the project. I’m feeling rather philosophical about the whole thing since, after all, that makes it so much easier…
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Griefstruck Rider: A Flash Fiction Challenge
Okay, so as per my promise to you (and myself) I did the challenge, and this is the result. Please forgive the roughness. And you know, I think this might actually have potential to play with it some more. Hope you enjoy. 🙂 Griefstruck Rider The wind whistled through my hair as I gunned the…
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New Year Writing: Step 1
So it’s snowing here … again. But the sun is shining, and today I am determined to really get started on writing for the year. Yet I still want to be a bit gentle with myself. Here’s what I plan to do today: Play. Yep, you heard me. But the difference is that I’m going…
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Starting the New Year … Slowly
I’ve been having a bit of a hard time getting into the swing of 2014. Fatigue from a very busy December (are there such things as quiet Decembers?), coupled with long dark days as we enter January leaves me feeling a bit burned out. So, I’m trying something a bit different. Instead of chastising myself…