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The Real World Settings of Books
My response to a significant question posed for the Insecure Writers Support Blog members: If you could live in any book world, which one would you choose?
Does Your Home Spark Joy?
Marie Kondo, the organization guru’s question: Does it spark joy? is easily answered – by the beloved stuff and clutter in our home-sweet-home. My home sparks joy – does yours?
Remarkably Bad Travel Choices
My husband and I returned a couple of weeks ago from our second trip of 2023. While both trips were stellar, bad flight choices eclipse our travel memories… for now. When the trip photos fill an album, with our precious anecdotes and insights, a great perspective will be gained.
Five Things I Gained on Vacation
Vacation provides many things: benefits to mental and physical health, wider perspectives and vistas, and stabilize one’s equilibrium. Vacation getaways burnish peace and joy!
The Road Less Traveled
A synopsis of my year so far and a request to share yours, along with a pseudo-contest to guess ‘My Favorite Mistake’ by Sheryl Crow.
The Stirring Sound of Hot Chocolate
Some people play spoons, some people elicit sounds from goblets and glasses, and you can evoke tinkling melodies with your spoon in a mug. Then you can swig the mug’s contents to refresh your spirit on a rainy day.
Rejection is Protection
Throughout my life, I’ve been rejected, dejected, and lied to, as have all human beings. It’s important to note that sometimes rejection is protection. A roadblock to one’s best life doesn’t always have a workaround.
Life’s Third Act
A legendary structure for writing is called The Hero’s Jurney. Invented by Joseph Campbell. This structure aligns with my life, hopefully, yours, too. I’m in my life’s third act – how about you?
Process vs. Product
In the book world, there are factions and affinities. One subgroup is process-oriented while another is product-oriented, for example. Neither is right or wrong – and we all write on!
Mistakes Made; Mistakes Amended
It’s a new year for you and your writing life. With advice from a famous writer to buttress your spunk, you’ll be a rock star in 2023! All you have to do is try without fear of making mistakes.
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