Happy Holidays!
Today is one of the rare times when Christmas Day and the first day of Hanukkah fall on the same date, so Happy Holidays to my Christian and Jewish friends.
12 More Gifts for Writers
Here are some additional ideas for the writer in your life. Some of these are a little pricier than the last batch and most are from Scribe Forge. The Writer’s Epiphany is a special notebook designed specifically for writers to document all those strokes of inspiration so they will never lose an idea again. They…
15 Gifts for Your Writer
It’s that time of year again…time to choose a good present for your writer friend or loved one. This can be a daunting task so let me make it just a bit easier for you. Here are fifteen never-miss gifts that every writer will appreciate! AquaNotes is a pad of 40 waterproof, tear-resistant papers for…
Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Hobbies
It’s First Wednesday and you know that means Insecure Writer’s Support Group! November 6 question – What creative activity do you engage in when you’re not writing? When I’m not writing, I’m probably taking photographs. I love trying to capture what I see with a camera lens, even though it’s not truly possible to do…
15 Gifts for Writers
It’s that time of year again–time to shop for your author! If you’re clueless about what to look for, here are fifteen great ideas that will thrill your writer and not make too sizable a dent in your bank account. For your future best-selling author: a mug that states the obvious! This is under $20…
What I’m Reading: Through the Doors of Oblivion
This one’s science fiction/fantasy from Michael G. Williams. I enjoyed it mostly because it’s set in San Francisco and features none other than the beloved Emperor Norton. There’s also a transgender witch and her Chinese lover, who call up the shade of the Emperor and are trying to take the city back from the control…
Insecure Writers’ Support Group
Another month has flown by and it’s time for yet another IWSG Post! January 5 question – What’s the one thing about your writing career you regret the most? Were you able to overcome it? My biggest regret is not taking writing seriously soon enough. I’m 60 now, and if I’d been serious about selling…
Real-Life Shenanigans
So we did a pop-up clinic at a neighborhood health fair Saturday. The Bloodmobile was there, so I donated, then I got my booster COVID vaccine … so I’m exhausted this weekend (and a little achy)! I’ll be doing an IWSG post later this week so I’ll just make a short note of what’s up…
What I’m Reading: The Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea
I’m trying a fantasy/sci-fi book from another culture this week. The Mermaid, The Witch, & The Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall. I’m just beginning the book so I can’t say how it reads yet, but it comes highly recommended as a “spooky October read.” It’s about a girl who cross-dresses so she can become part of…