Daryl Anderson's Blog, page 2
September 15, 2018
Vinyl Memories
The Greeks claimed Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory, as the mother of the nine Muses. While all art depends on memory, it is most vital for writers. Mnemosyne by Rossetti Writers are in the business of resurrecting memory. Those bits and pieces of the past are the raw material for our stories. But a writer’s ... [Read more...]
July 26, 2018
Writing and Wellness
As many of my readers know, I started writing later in life. While I’ve never regretted my decision for one second, there are special challenges for the mature writer. Today I discuss some of those challenges at Writing and Wellness. If you have a spare moment, stop by and check it out!
July 23, 2018
Cheesecake!
Last night’s cheesecake was perfection. The interior was moist and lush as July in Florida. The cherries, which were spiked with a touch of port wine, were the perfect accompaniment. Sorry, guys, but cheesecake is NOT for dogs!
July 22, 2018
Linden Way Collage
After a hot and humid morning in Gainesville, the rains came and haven’t let up. My fourteen-year-old dog Sally is cowering under my desk. She’s always been terrified of storms, but she’s gotten worse with age. Now when she hear the rumble of far-off thunder, she wedges herself under the bed or behind the sofa. ... [Read more...]
July 19, 2018
” I am but mad north-north-west.”
I’m a big fan of Hitchcock and North by Northwest is one of my favorite films, if only for that amazing crop duster scene. Here the master himself explains: “Now in movies…the cliche of the man being put on the spot is usually a place of assignation and it takes the form of a figure ... [Read more...]
July 15, 2018
Murder on Linden Way Progress Update
It's done. I've just finished my rough draft of Murder on Linden Way. Done, done, done. Time to drink a glass of wine and then move on to the next stage!
July 12, 2018
Murder on Linden Way Progress Update
I can see the finish line! So far I'm 94% complete on the First Draft phase of Murder on Linden Way. Only 2 Days remain until the deadline. Will I make it?
June 14, 2018
Murder on Linden Way Progress Update
I just made progress on Murder on Linden Way! So far I'm 73% complete on the First Draft phase. 30 Days remain until the deadline. I think I'm going to make my deadline!
May 30, 2018
A Lovely Place for a Murder
"Gosh, this would be a great place for a murder." From the strange looks I was getting from the other people in our group, I knew I'd spoken a bit too loud. We were just winding up an exciting tour of Sweetwater Wetlands Park, a thriving wetland that is home to alligators, osprey, snakes, wading ...continue reading "A Lovely Place for a Murder"
May 19, 2018
Murder on Linden Way Progress Update
I'm working on the draft of my next novel Murder on Linden Way, which is set in 1966 Baltimore. It's a bit of relief not to have to deal with DNA, cell phones, or the Internet! I've got four pretty clean chapters. I'm hoping to finish the first draft by the end of June, or ...continue reading "Murder on Linden Way Progress Update"
