Sunday Journal – Why Cats?
Fur. It’s everywhere. Yesterday I got home from my day job and sat down at my desk to write. My middle cat, Nadya, hopped up on my lap for some cuddles. I pet her, and loved on her, and she … Continue reading →
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Throwback Thursday – Suffering from amnesia / a talking dog / refused to leave the bathtub.
Introduction: I love writing from writing prompts. Over the years, I’ve amassed a collection of story bits from various prompt circles and exercises. A particularly fun one to play with is called The Amazing Story Generator. You pick three pieces at … Continue reading →
Throwback Thursday – The Martian Babies
The Martian Babies “Xaxon, you space hound! How have you been?” The hail came from behind Xaxon Broxes and he turned. “Javnon Pequent?” Xaxon blurted. “Is that really you?” Javnon strode up, his lemon-yellow ship-knits clashing horribly with his shock … Continue reading →
Monday Morning Pages – Using Diary Techniques
Writing a journal or diary has a long history. It’s taken many forms throughout the years, and diarists have developed tools that help get at the heart of the self. Two of my favorites are cathartic writing and listing. … Continue reading →
Sunday Journal – Sicky Sicky Boo Boo
I hate being sick. It steals my motivation to do anything. I have, though, managed to keep up with the laundry. Yippee. So, rather than leave you with nothing, I share this shot I took at our annual writers retreat … Continue reading →
Saturday Sojourn – Travel and Research
So, when you’re planning a writing retreat, don’t invite the pissed off, territorial racoon. Jus’ sayin’. This particular one snuck up on us. My buddy and I were walking back up to our cabin and we both froze. He’s staring … Continue reading →
Fun Friday – Happy New Year from Noon & Wilder!
Throwback Thursday – No Humans
Succession Tik-tik shivered and ruffled his fur in a wave from his whiskers to his tail. He sneezed. Rain again. Four suns of the stuff! He started forward again and stepped through a patch of dead leaves into yet another … Continue reading →
Writer Wednesday – Snail Mail
Hello, phone company? You sent me a cat in my bill. I’m not sure that’s part of my calling plan. Today’s Writer Wednesday is about the joys, and the whys, of snail mail. Without further ado… Five Reasons To Send Snail … Continue reading →
Tuesday with the Tauruses – Travel Tips
I’ve met some of my closest friends online. (I’ve also met some nutballs, but I’m choosing to ignore that.) Way back when we met, in 2008, (which is the dark ages as far as the internet is concerned, lol), … Continue reading →