Tag Archives: literature

Preparing for NaNoWriMo

Full moon from our window Last year was my first year of NaNoWriMo. After the years of previously using Twitter, I had never heard of the event until I started following the many, many indie writers who participated. Since I … Continue reading

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Cost of Writing: Priceless

Northern Goldsmiths, Blackett Street, Newcastle, England I’m back at my desk before 9:30 on a cloudy Wednesday morning in July. I have my large pot of Starbuck bold brew and I’m ready to get back to work. However, I’m at … Continue reading

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The Beautiful Blogger Award

I could get use to this each day. I was honoured with a nomination for the Beautiful Blogger Award by Amelia Curzon. A million times, thank you for this honour. I appreciate it so much. So, this is what happens … Continue reading

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Contemporary or classic books?

Just a few of my books lying around. This is why I need a bookshelf. Today I stumbled across the Guardian article, “Influence of classic literature on writers declining.” I understand what the author is saying. When I was in … Continue reading

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V is for The Virgin Suicides

The Virgin Suicides: Was one I liked enough to go out and read the book a long time ago because the story was so unique and disturbing and beautiful all at the same time. A seemingly perfect family full of … Continue reading

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