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March 14, 2020
#IWSG & Blog Update
I want to say thank you to any and all who have stopped by my blog this month. I also want to apologize for not replying to comments or visiting other blogs yet. I do plan to start replying and commenting tomorrow, but I have been struggling with health issues and trying to balance my … Continue reading #IWSG & Blog Update
March 4, 2020
#IWSG March 2020: Are you ready to get personal?
Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. Optional Monthly Question: Other than the obvious holiday traditions, have you ever included any personal or family traditions/customs in your stories? I don’t think … Continue reading #IWSG March 2020: Are you ready to get personal?
February 19, 2020
Cafe Terrace #WEPFF Challenge featuring A Trio’s Dream #amwriting #flashfiction
I decided to do something lighthearted this time around. Sadly, I think my dark stuff is better, but I had fun with this. It’s more than 1k, but not by too much. Hope you enjoy it. A Trio’s Dream Two American black women stretched and adjusted their hair as they exited their rental car. One … Continue reading Cafe Terrace #WEPFF Challenge featuring A Trio’s Dream #amwriting #flashfiction
February 5, 2020
#IWSG February 2020: Is there a story in the picture?
Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. Optional Monthly Question: Has a single photo or work of art ever inspired a story? What was it and did you finish it? The … Continue reading #IWSG February 2020: Is there a story in the picture?
January 30, 2020
Here’s What’s New & Some Videos
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update outside of an IWSG post but I thought I should so I don’t crowd my next post too much. I’m making an effort to do more promoting, networking, and advocating in my local area. I’ll be adding my appearances and other events to my contact page … Continue reading Here’s What’s New & Some Videos
January 8, 2020
#IWSG January 2020: How did this all start?
Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. Optional Monthly Question: What started you on your writing journey? Was it a particular book, movie, story, or series? Was it a teacher/coach/spouse/friend/parent? Did … Continue reading #IWSG January 2020: How did this all start?
January 1, 2020
2020 Means Clear Vision
Happy New Years Around the World Every time I hear someone say 2020, instead of two thousand twenty, I think of eyesight. I haven’t had 20:20 vision for quite a while, but I do feel like I have a pretty clear vision of what I want in the coming year. First, let’s look back a … Continue reading 2020 Means Clear Vision
December 13, 2019
Footprints #WEPFF Challenge featuring My Way #amwriting #flashfiction
No one ever accused me of being a poet and I’m not going to pretend I know anything about the craft. I’m submitting a poem this month because that’s all that came to me after being sick and in quarantine for 10 days (missed 4 days of work). I am now going to try to … Continue reading Footprints #WEPFF Challenge featuring My Way #amwriting #flashfiction
December 4, 2019
#IWSG December 2019: What Does the Dream Look Like?
Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. Oops! I forgot to post this morning and then my site experienced some technical difficulties. You know how it is this time of the … Continue reading #IWSG December 2019: What Does the Dream Look Like?
November 15, 2019
Favorite Holiday Memory Blog Hop @ElaineKAuthor
Blog Hop Question: What is your favorite holiday memory? (Includes Hanukkah, Kwanza, Yule/Winter Solstice, Christmas, etc.) MY MEMORY: I have so many wonderful holiday memories. It’s hard to pick just one. My family has many traditions that I look forward to every year. Being married means that my husband and I alternate our holidays between … Continue reading Favorite Holiday Memory Blog Hop @ElaineKAuthor
