Miscellaneous

Writing Sessions like Night & Day

This year I am writing a novel. “When you face writer’s block, just lower your standards and keep going.” — Sandra Tsing Loh Couldn’t write, couldn’t write… It was almost torture to get one word not to mention a full sentence. Anyway, after hours of trying I had produced a few sentences and a bunch… Continue reading Writing Sessions like Night & Day

A to Z Blogging

B – Ballpoint Pen

This year at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils my theme is “this year I am writing a novel.” So, in light of that I decided to try and keep to the theme a bit with my A to Z topic. I decided on using writing words that start with each letter of the… Continue reading B – Ballpoint Pen

Coffee Blog

If we were having coffee…

I take a cautionary sniff, smile, and inhale deeply. It is a sweet fruity blueberry smell. It isn’t a fresh berry odor but that of cooked blueberries the kind that warms the house after baking. It is a jam-like smell that tickles the senses. As I draw in another breath of my coffee the words… Continue reading If we were having coffee…

Writing

A part or portion of a larger amount

This year I am writing a novel. Some of you might recall that last week I decided that I was going to start over. Well, I did and I am happy to say that chapter one is complete and I am very happy with the re-write. The few changes I made to the outline really… Continue reading A part or portion of a larger amount

Miscellaneous

With a heavy sigh I return to the base.

This year I am writing a novel. I read Janet Evanovich’s book called How I Write. I really enjoyed the read and found it helpful for my own writing morale and dedication to writing. I found it to be positive and easy to read. I also liked How I Write because for me the question… Continue reading With a heavy sigh I return to the base.

Miscellaneous

Large, ugly and frightening – Let’s get creative!

This year I am writing a novel. I entered my son’s room to open the curtains like I do every morning. I took one look around and thought what in the world? I rolled my eyes and went in search of coffee. I didn’t give it another thought. My husband got up a few hours… Continue reading Large, ugly and frightening – Let’s get creative!

A to Z Blogging

Theme Reveal 2021 A to Z Challenge

My theme is writing words. “What do I mean by that?” you ask. Well, this year at Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils my theme for the year is this year I am writing a novel. So, in light of that I decided to try and keep to the theme a bit with my… Continue reading Theme Reveal 2021 A to Z Challenge