Author Archives: janetpierce5854

What do you do when you feel discouraged with your writing? You love what you are writing but others don’t or don’t get it. I was gung ho after a recent writing conference but lately life has gotten in the way and I am beginning to doubt myself and my ability. Instead I decided toContinue reading “Writing doubts”

So I have been researching, writing and typing and polishing a manuscript for almost 40 years. What is the hardest part? Is it researching, creating, typing or polishing a manuscript? For me it is the polishing of a manuscript. What do you think?

Everyone has a perspective of their life. We all see things differently. see how one character views the transformation of Pittsburgh in the early years.

Do you ever wrestle with what your role in life is supposed to be? James, a main character in my book “Seasons” (working title) wrestles with his role in life several times during the War of 1812 against England. A part of him feels he should volunteer to be a soldier especially when he hearsContinue reading “Do you wrestle with your role in life?”

Recently I’ve been thinking about how I keep putting off my writing. I do all sorts of things instead of writing. All I need to do is retype and revise 14more pages in a manuscript, then review it all, adding anything more before sending it off to a publisher. yet, what do I do? anythingContinue reading “Does it take discipline to be creative?”

What do you do to get ready for the new year? Do you “reddup” , cleaning out closets, rooms, basements and attics? As a child I remember watching my parents clean the house, “reddup” our toys and make room for people to visit for the New Year. It probably didn’t help that my twin sisterContinue reading “Getting ready for the New Year- what does it mean to you?”

The wrapping paper is collected, the garbage taken out, the gifts left scattered under the tree. I look at the lights and tinsel glittering on the tree and sit back with a sigh. A great day, full of good things to do and eat, celebrating with family. Feelings of peace, contentment and completeness fill me.Continue reading “Day After thoughts”

What is your favorite Holiday memory? One of mine is as a child, when our family and any relative who had come to see us would pack up everything and we would grab a favorite new toy and put on coats and boots to walk up the street in the snow covered or slushy road,Continue reading “Holiday Thoughts”

Ok, if you were reading an inspirational historical novel, would you expect or want it to be in first person or third person? I look forward to your comments.