Yes, this picture has nothing to do with the topic. I have learned that readers of blogs enjoy graphics though, so please enjoy these flower globes. Good, now we can move on. Steeling yourself to receive criticism, even constructive feedback, isn’t something only writers must do. Everyone who has ever had the dreaded performance review, […]
Thank you Back-Pain-Relief-Person for the lovely comments about my blog. I know you didn’t read my blog, and have cleverly commented in a generic, yet faintly personal, way in an effort to get me to post your link pimping your product. With fans like you, the NYT bestsellers list can’t be far in my future. […]
I’ve discovered that my Bromeliad blooms when I deprive it of water. I’m not a horticulturist. I actually have a black thumb when it comes to plants. I discovered this fact because I just forget to water the darned thing sometimes. Well, a lot actually. Anyway, too much drought and it will die. Regular consistent […]
One of my favorite parts of parenthood is watching my children intertwine imagination in every aspect of their day. Even if they never become professional writers, I truly believe imaginative play will help them succeed no matter what their chosen profession. Although a child (or adult) is never too begin imaginative play, I’ve geared the […]
I read an excellent blog post recently about indy published work written by children . The blogger made a comment that a writer is never *really* a published author until a publishing company, i.e. someone other than themselves, has evaluated their work, deemed it worthy of risk and investment, and assumed said risk by publishing […]