Today, I listened to several YouTube videos with famous writers on subjects such as voice, character building, scene, plot, and more as I prepare for the weekend writing workshop I’m leading in Dallas beginning next Friday for Story Circle Network. One interview featured Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way) and Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love; Big…
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What My Childhood Self Would Think of My Adult Life
What would the child I once was think about the adult I have become? I think she would be happy with much of my life. She would love the orange grove, my children, their partners, and my grandchildren, Luna, Nico, Lyla, and Ethan. Plus, she would think Ray is funny. She would be pleased that I…
Granddaughter Luna as American Revolution Hero, Patrick Henry
Granddaughter Luna (age 11) joined her 5th grade class yesterday in rehearsals for a Revolutionary War reenactment. She was playing Patrick Henry. Apparently, her team came in 1st Place in the official event following this rehearsal. When I first saw this video, I didn’t even recognize Luna. I was impressed with this clearly”older” student’s charming…
Inspiration for Writing and Life
I have just come from seeing The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and the thoughts below are inspired by this A1 movie, which I highly recommend. I want: 1) To travel to faraway places so I can remind myself that I’m still young enough to be flexible, which will reflect itself in my writing. 2) To…
20 Minutes a Day 