A to Z Blogging

Podcasts

Here are three podcasts that I follow about writing: This year I also signed up for MasterClass. I’ve been enjoying listening to the writing classes. Can you recommend any podcasts about writing, editing, or grammar? If so, please put them in the comment section below. I have other writing and editing resources listed on the… Continue reading Podcasts

A to Z Blogging

Fan Question

There are a lot of different questions fans might ask their favourite authors. They fall into various categories: inspiration, motivation, development, writing tips and advice, etc. Today, though, I went a different way. Here is my question, which I will also answer: If you could invite any five authors—living or deceased—to dinner, who would you… Continue reading Fan Question

Coffee Blog

Coffee, books, and puzzles

Welcome to book review ten of fifty-three for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books that are related to the theme here at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils: coffee, books, and puzzles. Southern Magic: Sweet Tea Witch MysteriesAuthor Amy BoylesPublished in April 2018The publisher is LadyBug Books LLCAvailable in eBook (180 pages),… Continue reading Coffee, books, and puzzles

A to Z Blogging

Breaking the spelling rules─Xtra not Extra

Welcome to the letter X of the 2024 A-to-Z blog challenge. My letter “X” is for extra puzzles. Shari Marshall­ – A-to-Z 2024 If you’re stopping in from the A-to-Z challenge, please leave your link in the comment section so I can visit you too.

A to Z Blogging

Divulging Subject Matter

April is approaching fast, so the A-to-Z blogging challenge is gearing up. This is my eight-year taking part in the challenge. Here are my previous year’s themes: 2017 – Raising Boys2018 – Flash Fiction2019 – Six Word Stories2020 – Photo prompts2021 – Writing Words2022 – One Hundred Word Posts2023 – Book Reviews Coffee and words—writing,… Continue reading Divulging Subject Matter

Writing

More than I can chew

On November 1, 2020 I spontaneously decided to join NaNoPoBlano for the first time. So, here we are on day #3 with my day 3 post titled, “More than I can chew.” I was aiming for a bit of humour today while still trying to stay true to my 2020 photo prompt challenge. ————————————————————— More… Continue reading More than I can chew

Writing

Observers

On November 1, 2020 I started following a new blog that I found while I was spending a few minutes checking out fellow NaNoPoBlano participants: No Talent for Certainty. You see on November 1, 2020 I spontaneously decided to join NaNoPoBlano for the first time. So, here we are on day #2 with my day… Continue reading Observers

Miscellaneous

So NaNoPoBlano??

So, I decided right this second that I am going to try NaNoPoBlano this November. It is November 1, 2020 and the challenge starts today. This is my first post of the challenge. It is my understanding that one of the goals for the challenge is to post something every day this month. The rest… Continue reading So NaNoPoBlano??

Coffee Blog

Anyway, if we were having coffee…

“If I can make coffee there isn’t anything I can’t do!” – Rachael from Friends The pilot episode for Friends originally aired on September 22, 1994. I was, and actually still am, a huge fan. This is a show that always makes me laugh. For me, the character of Chandelier Bing leads the pack for… Continue reading Anyway, if we were having coffee…

Miscellaneous

Blog Ahead: My First Challenge

I entered the world of blogging in December of 2015. I wasn’t really sure what blogging was or what I was doing. In a short time I discovered that blogging was an activity I really enjoyed. There is a pride and a satisfaction that comes from publishing a well written post. Unfortunately, there are occasional… Continue reading Blog Ahead: My First Challenge