Only ten days before Christmas and I’m counting my blessings. I feel organized. Presents wrapped, cards sent, and baking done. I even managed to re-do my banner on my Facebook…
Counting my Blessings, Writing and Otherwise
Stories on Roads East and South
Taking roads east and south this summer gave me the opportunity to spend time with family, act in a feature film, and contemplate my next steps. Nothing like a road…
The Incredible Power of Don Quixote
On our recent trip to Guanajauto, Mexico, I learned about the incredible power of Don Quixote, a novel by Miguel de Cervantes. It soothed one man so much that he…
Mystical Surprises on the Writing Road
Have you ever been surprised by some wonderful phrase or sentence that you’ve written on your writing road? Have you ever wondered how it ended up on the page? Organicity…
Truth in Political Art & Fiction
With so many attacks on the news media today, political art and fiction can do what news can’t. Both can turn news on its head, shake up disbelievers, and open…
Writing Thoughts and Plans for 2019
Before I get into my writing thoughts and plans for 2019, I wish you, my readers and fellow writers, a wonderful year. I hope you and your families are blessed…
A Long Lens at Ukrainian Christmas
I’ve always loved this time of year, a time to celebrate and once more, revel in the traditions of “English” and “Ukrainian” Christmas. Even though my faith has been challenged,…
Confessions of a Terrible Reader
I have to confess. I’m a terrible reader even though I’ve read hundreds of books. If there are no books, magazines or newspapers around, I’ll read cereal boxes, advertisements on…
As Nature Winds Down, Fall Stirs A Writer’s Passion Once More
As Nature winds down its work, I find the impetus to get back to writing. With its blazing colors and cooler temperatures, fall has given me the lift I needed…
Is Honesty A Lost Virtue?
Writers write from life. Fiction needs to be believable or else readers won’t be pulled into the story. Right now, there is more truth in fiction than can be found…