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Searching for equilibrium

Good morning, Write Edge readers! One of the greatest adventures of my life — building my dream home — has almost come to completion. We’re in the final stages of packing and moving, which means I’ll get to start working in my writing studio as soon as this week. As my family and I go […]

The unexpected…and the unforeseen

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I find it more than a little ironic that earlier in the week I wrote about waiting for the unexpected and today I’m dealing with the unforeseen. Despite my commitment to the blog and all of you, occasionally an event will occur that must take precedence. Yesterday just such a […]

Waiting for the unexpected

Hello, Write Edge readers! These days I’m fighting fatigue and a dearth of creativity. I suppose I could hide or just come up with a generic excuse for the stories that I don’t believe quite hit my personal mark. But in reality I’m waiting for the unexpected. What does that mean? This week’s inspirational quote […]

New adventures in parenting now posted!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest adventures in parenting for you. Today I tackle the idea of worrying. Here’s an excerpt: “So what else does [Seven] worry about?” I asked. “Um, let’s see,” Nine said. “Do you want the most recent things or just the stuff in general?” Read the whole post […]

Short story ideas for next week now up!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the writing prompts I’m considering for next week’s short story. They include a cursed name and lying to a traveling companion. Want to read the full prompts? Read the full prompts on The Write Edge Writing Workshop now! E.R.G.Filed under: Creative writing, indie authors, Publishing, Short stories, weekly fiction, […]

Brand new book review now up!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest book review for you. Here’s an excerpt of my thoughts on Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman: Backman wins full marks once again for his prose, which simultaneously delights and endears his characters and locations to readers. Every paragraph creates an image or an emotion, a tall […]

Publishing post now up!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest thoughts on publishing, which include looking to the future. I hope this next phase in my life contributes to Prairie Sky in a positive way. Find out more on Prairie Sky Publishing! E.R.G.Filed under: Creative writing, Publishing, Short stories, Uncategorized Tagged: indie authors, indie publishing, Prairie Sky […]

Short story now up!

Hello again, readers! I’ve posted my short story for you. Here’s an excerpt: …I thought we’d left the fight in the car, Aarti thought with a grimace. She straightened into a standing position, turned to face her father and now her mother who had also come in from the garage, and crossed her arms. Read […]

Coming back with what I have

Good morning, Write Edge readers! With a life change coming in the next couple of weeks — our family is moving into a new home here in town — I’ve lived through a whirlwind recently. But even a whirlwind can’t move the solidity of a passion that has dug its roots into a heart. It […]

Mini Hiatus

Hello, Write Edge readers! The Write Edge is going on a mini hiatus for the next few days. Look for a new post early next week, and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there! E.R.G.Filed under: Uncategorized