So last night I was trying to rest, but I was very uncomfortable. I distracted myself with two avenues of a plot twist. I was amazed. There is was, just right in front of me, waiting to be used. I forgot all about the discomfort I was having. And I got up to sketch it [...]

So, we got a new puppy last week. He’s a cutie, a yorkie-shu (yorkie/shih tsu). Introducing him to the family was easy. The three year old poodle, not so much. He’s having to learn to share. Attention, toys, you name it. And I’m having to learn to cope with twice the duties, doody duty, bath [...]

So, I thought I’d get an hour of writing everyday. That’s not working out as I’d hoped. I just seem to have writing malaise. I have the ideas and the hint of motivation, but then I feel sleepy and overwhelmed sitting at the computer. I’ve even thought to try pen and pad for a while. [...]

A few years ago I took an online editing workshop. The main point I took from it was that when writing, I should turn off the internal editor until I finish the manuscript and then edit. The lovely lady even suggested I change the font to white so I’m less tempted to read it as [...]

So there are only so many original ideas and ways to tell those stories. That’s a pretty depressing thought. Why then do we write if we are only reiterating the same old love story.

Because we have to. I mean, I do. I can’t NOT write. It’s in me. I’m always writing something; a poem, a [...]

So you have your routine, or not, of how you write. Some play sexy or sweet music, have their latte and wine. Others need quiet and order to get the creative juices flowing. And still, there are those who operate in chaos. Amid all the sleeve tugging, constantly bugging, Mom, mom mom mom  mom, they [...]

I think I’ve titled previous posts the same, but simple pleasures really are the best. My intention of writing related posting today was to discuss how an article I received in my e-mail affected my thinking on writing. It was about ‘getting messy with your first draft,’ as put forth by Writer’s Digest. 

But as I [...]

Ok. Ok. No, I’m not getting all political on you. I’m talking about the writing stimulus. I need a writing stimulus package. Forget the muse. I think I felt a tiny thrill of the elusive thing the other night. I was veritably HUMMING with excitement to write. My fertile brain was churning scene after scene. [...]

It’s funny how sometimes things you used to want happen and things you now want have yet to happen. I love music. As a writer, I also pen lyrics. Lately, an old dream has begun to come true. It is so exciting that it has infused my novel writing as well. This, my friends, is [...]

…simply because you’re near me.

Well, that can be true. But what of desire for one who is away? The following poem I wrote in August of 2005. I was missing my love: \

His kisses like wine intoxicate me

I’ve been sober for too many days.

This thirst can be quenched by no other,

I desire his amorous ways.

I [...]