Being a writer

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When looking at the weather, I like a satellite view.  It’s so easy to watch the clouds swirling, and I can see from which direction the rain will be coming at me.  I… Continue reading

Mom’s “gloat” moment

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My son has been nominated for Georgia Author of the Year (Poetry).

Senseless Sarcasm : Out of town

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I’ve been told, “Never advertise when you’re going out of town. Considering the fact that my other half and 9 dogs will be watching the place, I doubt there will be anything to… Continue reading

Senseless Friday Sarcasm : The price of gas

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Down to my last 2 drafts of books in the 20 book series.  Why do I call them “drafts?” They’re roughed out but still need to be polished. It’s time to celebrate…by complaining… Continue reading

The joy of reading over what you wrote

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  I used to write a post each day.  Now I’m averaging one a week.  That’s what happens when your work requires writing and you’re editing 20 books at home over a span… Continue reading

99 word Writing Prompt : Extraction

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May 2, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about extraction. What is being extracted and from where? Is it an idea? How does genre change the perspective… Continue reading

Dingo Dog

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I’m not in the mood to write much today.   My Carolina Dingo mutt always loved to lay by the bathroom door.  I’ve had to open it 2 feet away and step over him… Continue reading

Senseless Sunday sarcasm : Book 6

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I’ll not be going to scrabble today.  My sister-in-law isn’t feeling up to it.   Instead of worrying about her, I’m editing.  Again. Recently, the only books I’ve been reading are my own.  I’m… Continue reading

Mini-Vacation

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I’m taking a mini-vacation from work.  We have tomorrow off anyway and the one piece of information I need to do the last report won’t be in my office until Monday. What, you… Continue reading

Senseless Sarcasm : Bad day

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It feels as if I’ve lost my glasses today, I can’t see straight. Today wasn’t just a bad day.  It was a lousy, rotten horrible day and if it get any worse, I’ll… Continue reading