Janalyn Voigt's Blog, page 6
August 1, 2017
Lost in the Woods
I’d read stories about people who became lost in the woods. The gas left in our tank, our mental resources, and a prayer were the only things keeping us from winding up among them.
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June 30, 2017
The Beauty of Reading
No two persons ever read the same book. –Edmund Wilson I love the way readers make novels their own. I notice it most in reviews of my books. Invariably, a reviewer will decide a novel is about something I never intended. It is, for that person. Epic Fantasy I’ve returned copy edits for Sojourner, (Tales of Faeraven 3). I’ll … Continue reading The Beauty of Reading →
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The Road Less Traveled
There’s something about a lonely road that I simply can’t resist. Maybe it’s the influence of Robert Frost, whose poem entitled “The Road Not Taken” carried me into vicarious adventures. I must have been twelve when I first read it, and it’s had an impact on me ever since. You'll find "The Road Not Taken" … Continue reading The Road Less Traveled →
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Vinegar Lemonade Oregon Trail Recipe
Emigrants traveling the Oregon Trail needed to consume Vitamin C in order to avoid scurvy. This could be a challenge, since fresh produce was often not available. Apple cider vinegar, which is loaded with Vitamin C, usually was. Vinegar keeps well, part of its charm for travelers on the Oregon Trail. This concoction intrigued me … Continue reading Vinegar Lemonade Oregon Trail Recipe →
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June 6, 2017
Books as Portable Magic
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Books have only become more portable with the advent of the digital age, with one slender device holding a library. I’ll confess to being old-fashioned enough to resent that. I still think of books in terms of paper. I don’t think … Continue reading Books as Portable Magic →
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Listening to the Silence
Wherever we go, people are on their smartphones. Having a connection to the internet helps us avoid wasted time. Waiting for a bus, while in the doctor’s waiting room, or standing in a grocery store line are places to check email, network, surf the web, listen to podcasts, and the like. I’ve caught myself reaching for … Continue reading Listening to the Silence →
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May 1, 2017
Escape into a Story Dream
Do you recall the vivid dreams you had in childhood? My favorite was the one where I got to fly. Some dreams happened with my eyes open, usually in school while I gazed out the window. There’s nothing quite so surprising as the teacher interrupting your foray into an imaginary world. It’s my job to dream now, … Continue reading Escape into a Story Dream →
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We’re all on a journey, and we know it
Whether traveling to a literary event, ferreting information at a research location, or spending time at my writing desk, I record my findings in this online journal. Life has taken me in a direction I never wanted to go. An extended family member passed away suddenly. I’m still recovering from the shock. When faced with … Continue reading We’re all on a journey, and we know it →
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April 1, 2017
Walking into a Story World
There’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a good book. Walking into a story world feels a lot like navigating a dream. Your feet might keep to the path, unless they wander. Magic sings in the trees. Others have passed this way or will follow, but only you will see this world in just this way. It … Continue reading Walking into a Story World →
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March 28, 2017
Slowing down to enjoy life
Are you constantly in hurry-too-fast mode but still can’t keep up? I understand the frustration of not having enough time for everything you need or want to do. If that happens consistently, it introduces long-term stress with attendant health consequences into your life. Who needs that? Slowing down to enjoy life. This is not an impossible feat, … Continue reading Slowing down to enjoy life →
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