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In Good Company!
I am a huge Anne of Green Gables fan. When asked who has most influenced my writing, I always answer Lucy Maud Montgomery. So when I was approached over a year ago to be part of Acorn's Annethology it was a no brainer. Of course I would be honored to be involved. Then the hard work began. I had to write a short story which for me was a brand new undertaking. I then had to reimagine a modern Anne with some of the same qualities and challenges of my beloved Anne. This proved to be a bit daunting but with the encouragement of fellow authors Judith Graves and Hope Dalvay I muddled through a second attempt. Then Robin Sutherland took over with her excellent editing instincts and patient guidance. What ended up was my submission to the collection entitled Matthew Insists on Ripped Jeans. I now...
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When the Tree Comes Down
I hadn't planned on blogging today and perhaps it is a distraction or maybe even a way of facing a down day. Maybe I should write about 'when the tree goes up' first. Maybe my introspection has nothing to do with the actual tree but more a look at...
In The Afterglow
I am a writer! I am many other things as well and this entry may be about some of those things and it might be about Christmas. But to begin I want to stake my claim on being a writer because I want to get down to the business of writing as January approaches....
A Cup of Kindness Yet
For years I have listened to the Harbour Lights show that took place every year at the city market. I always thought some day I'm going to get up early enough and go into the market for that show. Last year and again this year the show did not take place. And...
So This Is Christmas
I saw a post the other day saying something to the effect that once the glue that kept Christmas together was gone Christmases are not the same. I considered that sentiment for awhile and responded with something about new glue and new Christmases. Thinking more...
Equal Parts Rest, Recovery and Reset
Balance is a good thing. Everything in moderation. I can not off the top of my head think of another cliché to match those two but on Saturday the title of this entry came to me and I've been considering the three parts ever since. I have always loved snow days....
The Rain Must Fall
Rain, recovery, rest and realization. I am at my desk on this blustery morning , heavy rain falling outside my street level window and feeling so content and blessed to be here for another writing day. City days and country visits are a part of my November...