Eva Pasco's Blog - Posts Tagged "writing-journey"
Write of Way
Augmenting what I previously revealed about my proclivity for “extracting pulp fiction from the enchanted forest of my wild imagination” since the age of nine, as told in a previous memoir, “Write of Passage,” I’ll now forge ahead along my journey in “Write of Way.”
Resuming where I left off during adolescence, composing chapter stories in the genre of mystery and spy thrillers, I tunneled my way through teen angst by whipping up a romance novella. Comprised of 50 type-written pages on orange paper, I bound the tome with brass, round-head paper fasteners, and showed off a cover layout using magazine cutouts. ‘Stoker’ earned its place on a shelf in the high school library. Due to its popularity, the copy took on a dog-eared appearance, much to my delight.
The rigors of college and the demands of a 29-yr. teaching career in elementary education imposed a stay of elocution from storytelling. Soon after retirement, I underwent a midlife renaissance which paved the “write of way” to fabricate my debut Women’s Fiction novel, ‘Underlying Notes,’ whose protagonist parlays a fragrance addiction to confront her troubled past and redefine life after the age of 40.
A newbie published author, I prioritized increasing my visibility while adding to my credibility by binge writing my way out of obscurity. Having grown up in the Sixties, I drew upon those experiences to write my first Memoir, “A Mini Tribute” (to Twiggy), and submitted it for publication at ‘The Sixties Official Site.’
When the webmaster graciously invited me to write more, and offered to set up my own page there, I eagerly accepted and turned out a Memoir every week for approximately two years, totalling100. I then composed over two dozen “Retro 60s Flashbacks” to add to my repertoire at “The Sixties with Eva Pasco” –Far out! Celebrating nine years on the web, earning the accolade, “Baby Boomer’s Top Choice Sixties Website,” I’m proud to be an integral part.
In conjunction with the setting of Rhode Island in my first novel as well as the upcoming second, ‘An Enlightening Quiche,’ it inspired me to write ezine articles on glorifying my state’s classic foods, historic landmarks, tourist attractions, and cultural idiosyncrasies. Each essay posted for posterity at Authors Den is prefaced with “Rhode Read.”
Cruising along my “write of way,” I’ve developed the habit of blogging, and have faithfully published “Eva’s Byte” each week at Authors Den, proceeding to no. 63 this week.
It behooves the unsung author to diversify above and beyond the scope of his/her genre, and to network with other authors who embark on their own arduous journey beset with detours and obstacles along the “write of way.”
Reference Links:
Write of Passage:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/views...
A Mini Tribute:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/views...
Resuming where I left off during adolescence, composing chapter stories in the genre of mystery and spy thrillers, I tunneled my way through teen angst by whipping up a romance novella. Comprised of 50 type-written pages on orange paper, I bound the tome with brass, round-head paper fasteners, and showed off a cover layout using magazine cutouts. ‘Stoker’ earned its place on a shelf in the high school library. Due to its popularity, the copy took on a dog-eared appearance, much to my delight.
The rigors of college and the demands of a 29-yr. teaching career in elementary education imposed a stay of elocution from storytelling. Soon after retirement, I underwent a midlife renaissance which paved the “write of way” to fabricate my debut Women’s Fiction novel, ‘Underlying Notes,’ whose protagonist parlays a fragrance addiction to confront her troubled past and redefine life after the age of 40.
A newbie published author, I prioritized increasing my visibility while adding to my credibility by binge writing my way out of obscurity. Having grown up in the Sixties, I drew upon those experiences to write my first Memoir, “A Mini Tribute” (to Twiggy), and submitted it for publication at ‘The Sixties Official Site.’
When the webmaster graciously invited me to write more, and offered to set up my own page there, I eagerly accepted and turned out a Memoir every week for approximately two years, totalling100. I then composed over two dozen “Retro 60s Flashbacks” to add to my repertoire at “The Sixties with Eva Pasco” –Far out! Celebrating nine years on the web, earning the accolade, “Baby Boomer’s Top Choice Sixties Website,” I’m proud to be an integral part.
In conjunction with the setting of Rhode Island in my first novel as well as the upcoming second, ‘An Enlightening Quiche,’ it inspired me to write ezine articles on glorifying my state’s classic foods, historic landmarks, tourist attractions, and cultural idiosyncrasies. Each essay posted for posterity at Authors Den is prefaced with “Rhode Read.”
Cruising along my “write of way,” I’ve developed the habit of blogging, and have faithfully published “Eva’s Byte” each week at Authors Den, proceeding to no. 63 this week.
It behooves the unsung author to diversify above and beyond the scope of his/her genre, and to network with other authors who embark on their own arduous journey beset with detours and obstacles along the “write of way.”
Reference Links:
Write of Passage:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/views...
A Mini Tribute:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/views...
Eva’s Byte #241 – My Scenic WRITING Cruise
Are you under the gun of self-imposed deadlines, or do you cruise to the finish line?
An independent published author who takes my writing seriously when it comes to integrating all elements of storytelling and editing, I’m in no hurry to finish my Work in Progress. My literary journey is the antithesis of barreling down the fast lane to the finish line by setting a fixed time and strict word quota for each daily work session.
Far be it from me to write a full-length novel in a month—or, a year, for that matter. Due to life’s hairpin turns, it took me a little over 8 years to complete my multi-award winning Contemporary, An Enlightening Quiche (2016).
Setting that revelation aside, I prefer taking the scenic writing cruise, analogous to motoring along U.S. Route 66, the two-lane Mother Road, as it now runs parallel to the interstate. Similar to braking for the purpose of visiting historical museums in the vicinity, I take occasional breaks from writing my main squeeze.
When the spirit moves me, I write a memoir, separate and apart from those compiled in my nonfiction collection, 100 Wild Mushrooms: Memoirs of the ‘60s (2017).
Thus far, I’ve published 74 present-day stories on my web page at Authors Den.
My latest, “The Christmas Spin”:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/views...
Over the course of my 12-year writing career, I’ve taken time out to write/publish Rhode Read essays—41; Retro ‘60s flashbacks—33. I also make it a point to write book reviews.
Then, without fail, I compose a weekly blog pertaining to my own reality as a writer. As you can see, I’ve written 241 thus far.
Whether a literary endeavor or road trip extraordinaire, the journey is just as significant as crossing the finish line.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
An independent published author who takes my writing seriously when it comes to integrating all elements of storytelling and editing, I’m in no hurry to finish my Work in Progress. My literary journey is the antithesis of barreling down the fast lane to the finish line by setting a fixed time and strict word quota for each daily work session.
Far be it from me to write a full-length novel in a month—or, a year, for that matter. Due to life’s hairpin turns, it took me a little over 8 years to complete my multi-award winning Contemporary, An Enlightening Quiche (2016).
Setting that revelation aside, I prefer taking the scenic writing cruise, analogous to motoring along U.S. Route 66, the two-lane Mother Road, as it now runs parallel to the interstate. Similar to braking for the purpose of visiting historical museums in the vicinity, I take occasional breaks from writing my main squeeze.
When the spirit moves me, I write a memoir, separate and apart from those compiled in my nonfiction collection, 100 Wild Mushrooms: Memoirs of the ‘60s (2017).
Thus far, I’ve published 74 present-day stories on my web page at Authors Den.
My latest, “The Christmas Spin”:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/views...
Over the course of my 12-year writing career, I’ve taken time out to write/publish Rhode Read essays—41; Retro ‘60s flashbacks—33. I also make it a point to write book reviews.
Then, without fail, I compose a weekly blog pertaining to my own reality as a writer. As you can see, I’ve written 241 thus far.
Whether a literary endeavor or road trip extraordinaire, the journey is just as significant as crossing the finish line.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
