Victoria Ray's Blog, page 25
October 10, 2019
“The Pearl Territory”, ch. 23 – Bruck (18+)
Bruck – #personaljournal “You know they are going to come and get you, don’t you?” “Who?” “My brother and WoodWord.” “Shhhh. Yes. I know…” It was the last words she said to me. The Little Blessed One. Ah, her trembling breath reminded me of a tune of Vertigo, the haunting Suite of Bernard Herrmann. Do you love classical music? What is your favorite? Let’s imagine you stop at a hotel,...
Published on October 10, 2019 05:35
October 9, 2019
Survival Guide for ‘Fed Up’ Writers
from the book “A Survival Guide for Life”, Bear Grylls 5 rules only: Dreams require sacrifice Be the most enthusiastic person you know Don’t dwell on mistakes, bad sales or weather Light can only shine through broken vessels PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. Winston Churchill Articles to check (for inspiration/when you have time): Want to...
Published on October 09, 2019 06:15
October 8, 2019
What’s up, Ray?
“What’s up, Ray? Why so quiet?” asked no-one ever… because Ray is too damn active, over-social I’d say, but only when she is ONLINE. The latest news: my blurb for 42 Degrees of Truth (Amazon) is ready – read below my book cover will be posted next week Ray is going to the Festival of Literature (Sweden), in the middle of October Ray is going to the class ‘How to...
Published on October 08, 2019 04:35
October 7, 2019
The beauty of Japanese Death Poems
Written by Nathaniel Postell We are obsessed with death – the great beyond, the next journey. We all contemplate death – shook by a fear of the unknown. Craving the knowledge of what is to come yet reluctant to pay the price of admission. Death is inevitable. Painted in that inescapable light, Japanese death poems should be a grim affair. However, this is not the case. Poetry has long held...
Published on October 07, 2019 05:36


