Blathering’s November is here So, that’s what I hear. Thus, writers round the world Pencils, pens, their fingers are curled. Writing like mad men writing 50,000 words or more pulling and piecing their words to score. Blathering’s of such Creating a novel is much More than just words on the paper More like a playful… Continue reading Blathering’s
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Oudewater Weigh House ~ Something Wicked This Way Comes
With Halloween almost upon us and magic in the air, My friend Ruxi and I visited a weigh house and thought we would share. We traveled to Oudewater on a bright sunny day, But what lay before us, neither could say. Canals, leaning trees, we followed the winding path Driving back through time when people… Continue reading Oudewater Weigh House ~ Something Wicked This Way Comes
Autumn Parade
Autumn Parade My squirrel buddy at the Grand Canyon Chipmunk, chipmunk in the sun Watching you is so much fun! Running here and running there Up the trees, such cool fresh air Down the tree as fast as can be Scurrying through the fallen leaves Gathering nuts for your lunch Nibble, nibble, crunch, crunch, crunch… Continue reading Autumn Parade
Publishing: Expectation vs Reality
Publishing: Expectation vs Reality When I used to dream about being a writer, I admit I conjured up visions of myself tucked in a little corner of an imaginary library at my home. Stacks of books lined the wall-to-wall shelves, with books also stacked on the floor in haphazard piles of brilliance ready to help… Continue reading Publishing: Expectation vs Reality
Reading and Raining… It’s a Good Thing
Rain, rain.... please stay. 💙 Every day this week. I finally finished Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult. Not sure why it took me so long, because it was g o o d! Such a fantastic ending. Can’t wait for my daughter to read this one. She loves elephants. Ok rain, do your thang!
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Is there only 1 day to say thank you to our mothers? From the moment of conception till you take your last breath and beyond, motherhood is an everyday experience. When my first child was born, I slept with her monitor inside the crib with her. I am sure people thought I was… Continue reading Mother’s Day
My Humble Writing Beginnings
My first published piece. The other day came across the first piece I ever wrote that was published. It was a simple two sentence statement about the weather. But it caught someone’s attention enough that they wanted to print it. I was already interested in writing; I just didn’t know the flame of seeing my… Continue reading My Humble Writing Beginnings
One Morning in Michigan
As I look out into the morning light, I watch as the moon drifts out of sight. Light fog drifts through the air, Ducks and geese take flight with flair. Frost covers the milky grass, Setting to sleep all the winged ones at last. Through the trees, a last look I take, Waves like an… Continue reading One Morning in Michigan
Unusual Characters ~ When a Setting becomes a Character in your Book
Unusual Characters When the Setting becomes a Character in your Book Making a children’s picture book takes time. Like all wonderful things, if you take the time and care to really create something beautiful, a treasure will be produced. I like to describe that the making a children’s picture book is like making a blueberry… Continue reading Unusual Characters ~ When a Setting becomes a Character in your Book
Soul Surfing
Where do you go to lose your mind? Today I’m going to write a little, read a little, make some Easter eggs and then head to the bookstore to lose my mind. Soul surfing through the isle of the bookstore, enjoying the beautiful smell of knowledge. I love the smell of books. They bring a peace… Continue reading Soul Surfing
Blueberry Pancake Publishing 