What lies between the cover of a book? Well, there are pages, words, punctuation… But for an author, what lies between books is sadness, celebration, ennui, self-doubt… I’m talking about the difference between what “literally” lies between the front and back cover of a book vs. the emotional rollercoaster that comes when one has written… Continue reading Batty Between Books
A delivery van pulls into the drive. The driver leaves a large box on your stoop. You take it inside, remove the packaging, and inside is another box, with no identifying marks, no seams, and seemingly no means of opening it. It’s a Puzzle Box! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tS6PSkHFx0 That’s how the movie, GLASS ONION, begins. I just… Continue reading Secret Spaces, Hidden Places
There was a recent discussion amongst some writer buds about the books on our shelves. The question posed was, “am I meant to have read all of those books?” The consensus was, “no.” The secretary desk curated. Four more bookcases to go... In my case, this is what happened: I am gifted books. A LOT… Continue reading Curating Old Friends
My computer search history could really get me into trouble. There are queries like, “how long for a body to decompose in salt water? Fresh water? In a well? What common household chemicals might be used to induce a heart attack? Paralysis? Mental Illness? Then there are queries like, “can I write off my cat… Continue reading Death and Taxes
We have all learned a thing or two about adapting over the last couple of years. I'm used to working from home, so when three adults were suddenly working from home, I felt the need to carve out, as Virginia Woolf described it, "a place of one's own." As promised, here is the vlog covering… Continue reading The Word Crone Cottage
Have you ever known a writer who seems to have been blessed with a 36 hour day based on their productivity? Do you wonder how they do it? Is it magic? Do they possess something us mere mortals lack? How about the writer who, despite having a pretty flexible schedule, cannot seem to produce any… Continue reading Time Management for Writers
Yep, it’s that time when every other blogger posts their “how to” on goal setting, starting a calendar for the new year, journaling, etc. I’m no different. My particular take on it though is to create a calendar filled with intentions, goals, rewards, and magic. So without further delay, let’s manifest together! Set down your… Continue reading The Magic of a Calendar Filled with Intention
I’m jingle-jangling, and cookie baking, and gift wrapping! Woot! I love this season! And yes, I always bite off more than I can chew, but I also accomplish more than I plan. It all comes down to getting organized, having a curated to-do list, and blocking off the hours in which I have to do… Continue reading Clearing the Dust Bunnies
I didn’t post on Friday. Why? Because I was having a crisis of purpose. Then it hit me, I don’t need to compromise, do I? You see, my goal, since elementary school, was to be an illustrator. My best friend, Paige, was committed to becoming a writer, and because we did everything together in first… Continue reading Illustrated Mysteries?
This story falls under the “truth is stranger than fiction category.” It is a re-write of a short non-fiction story I recounted about a decade ago. It seems worth repeating. Some years ago, we found ourselves grappling with the dilemma of how to handle care for older parents. The solution in our case, was to… Continue reading St. Joseph and Caring for the Aged
