I started blogging as Writing Sparkle in 2015, which eventually morphed into the imprint I self-publish under. A blogger turned into a published author. Self-publishing has been an amazing learning journey, and I have loved it every step of the way. The book world is such an enthusiastic place to learn and grow. It’s supportive… Continue reading Evolve
This year I have been writing a novel and guess what. The rough draft is 100% written! I completed The Nameless Files one month ahead of schedule. It is 27 chapters long and just under 94 thousand words. My rough estimate back in January when I started this writing journey was 28 chapters and 90… Continue reading Made whole!
This year I am writing a novel. I dream of sitting drinking coffee on the front porch on a warm early morning writing. Or maybe sitting pool side with my notebook and pencil at a tropical resort. Heavy sigh. I have done the bulk of my writing in doors at night as predicted months ago… Continue reading Popcorn and…
This year I am writing a novel! Today’s post is inspired by a chapter in Terry Brooks book Lessons from a Writing Life: Sometimes the Magic Works. The chapter is called “Influences” and it got me thinking about my progression to writing. For me reading and writing go hand in hand. I love them both.… Continue reading Why Write?
This post was created in response to CadyLuckLeedy’s “Life in Colour: Pinkier” challenge. “‘Rabbit’s clever,’ said Pooh thoughtfully.‘Yes,’ said Piglet, ‘Rabbit’s clever.’‘And he has Brain.’‘Yes,’ said Piglet, ‘Rabbit has Brain.’There was a long silence.‘I suppose,’ said Pooh, ‘that that’s why he never understands anything.‘” – Winnie the Pooh, A. A. Milne Pink was never a… Continue reading “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” – Eeyore
What is writing for you? This year I am writing a novel. It is February 27, 2021 and I am words deep in writing a fiction novel. This week though I am going to share an excerpt from my unpublished memoirs. I wrote my memoirs in November of 2016 during NaNoWriMo. This little excerpt talks… Continue reading To grow, to transform, to become.
This is my last photo prompt for 2020 so I decided to do this piece a bit different than the previous 45 photo prompts because it is a indication of what next year’s plan is for Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils. My image is from Canva again. No change to the rules. The… Continue reading Photo Prompt #46: In a suitable state for an activity
Use this image as a prompt to create a post and reference back here. You can come back and share by posting your link in the comment section below. That’s it! Can’t wait to view your posts… Dear Santa Most years I can’t wait for that feeling of Christmas to settle in. For me, pre-children,… Continue reading Photo Prompt #45: Dear Santa
Use this image as a prompt to create a post and reference back here. You can come back and share by posting your link in the comment section below. That’s it! Can’t wait to view your posts… Moving Parts Slowly Grinding to a Close I can see her there, she was standing with a slight… Continue reading Photo Prompt 42: Moving Parts Slowly Grinding to a Close
Use this image as a prompt to create a post and reference back here. You can come back and share by posting your link in the comment section below. That’s it! Can’t wait to view your posts… Baking with memories It is funny how the sight of any of gram’s belongings can draw up memories… Continue reading Photo Prompt #41: Baking with memories
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 