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Geosemiotics and Covid-19

I’ve been thinking a lot about Place and Space and our interactions with things and others now that we have been told to self-isolate as much as possible. I miss the freedom to go and do what I want, but since I am asthmatic, I am staying in. Fortunately, I have a lot of projectsContinue reading “Geosemiotics and Covid-19”

How is drawing like writing?

Remember- words are how you show characterization in writing, in drawing the clothes and stance of a character become the words and action that portrays your character. What do you think?

Characters taking control of the plot and sexual tension in historical inspiration novels- can it happen?

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Characters taking control of the plot and sexual tension in historical inspiration novels- can it happen?

I’ve always had a vivid imagination. I guess that is why I like to read and now, to write. Yesterday I was working on the fourth part of my family sage, Matty’s Summer, when suddenly a romance I hadn’t really thought about bloomed right before my eyes. Apparently two of my characters had their ownContinue reading “Characters taking control of the plot and sexual tension in historical inspiration novels- can it happen?”

Unearthing old manuscripts and bringing them to life

Last year my older son mentioned he had been telling his daughter about my children’s books I had written, drawn and made for him and his brother when they were little. I was surprised he remembered and it touched my heart. This fall I decided to look for the manuscripts (I found one finished, theContinue reading “Unearthing old manuscripts and bringing them to life”

Random thoughts on my November & December writing

Well, I started out thinking I’d get a lot of my fourth section of my novel done. I’ve gotten at least half of it done, changed the title a little (it’s now Matty’s Autumn instead of Summer) and have an idea of the direction I am going to take with the last section of theContinue reading “Random thoughts on my November & December writing”

NaNoWriMo is coming!

I am hoping I can use their calendar to write the fourth season- Matty’s Summer this November! I hope this calendar helps! doc-14-a4-docs.googleusercontent.com/docs/securesc/ha0ro937gcuc7l7deffksulhg5h7mbp1/qmgabpvubtt35plv29sdhlou3pfmtlpc/1572386400000/08625869845677504998/*/1_OLj5ar3VWYguVO5zxY0yQFKC3VNbJcM

Another blessing!

I just got an order for 100 books I wrote- Teaching English Learners- Cultural Implications, Communications, Connections, and Curriculum. I am so glad I made revisions earlier this year! Guess it helps to work ahead. This is a nudge to get busy on my other manuscripts. What do you think?

My chapter proposal has been accepted for inclusion in a book now what?

So I just heard my nonfiction chapter proposal for a book has been accepted, however, now they (the editors) have to make sure the publisher is onboard with the whole idea of the book. It’s another hurry up and wait time, so I think I will let my brain start formulating ideas on what IContinue reading “My chapter proposal has been accepted for inclusion in a book now what?”

The Waiting Game

Your novel has been edited, you’ve sent it to Beta Readers and now you wait. What do you do while you are waiting? Give me some ideas, please! I also need some motivation to retype my murder mysteries in digital form. Sigh. Just can’t get motivated! My sister Janyce Brawn says “Challenge yourself to doContinue reading “The Waiting Game”