Don’t Fear God, Fear the Writer
After I’d written Memoirs of a Reluctant Archaeologist, I approached the subject of publication with trepidation. This novel is inspired by many true people and stories and I was afraid […]
Tag Archives: writing
My Biggest Writing Lesson
I’ve been writing since I was 14 years old, give or take. I wrote my first real story as a Grade 9 assignment. I wrote it on spare paper that […]
Say ‘Yes’!
The blog has been quiet. I’ve written few words. Instead, I’ve used a brush (and other odd tools). Flora Bowley and Whitney Freya have been my inspiration. “Just go to […]
In Search of a Fix
I’m painting. WTF? I may not be writing, but I am painting. I haven’t picked up a brush (for non-walls painting) since I was 14 years old. And it was […]
Magnetic Poetry Composition #2
I splurged and bought myself some well-deserved magnetic poetry last year. Composition #1 was released on Facebook, sans formatting because that’s the way Facebook rolls. Here, I present the latest, […]
Where for art thou, Muse?
I used to be a runner, and would like to be again (someday). I wasn’t into marathons or anything hardcore, but I ran enough to know about the plateau and […]
Destination Revealed
This isn’t a post. Not really. Instead, I am approaching the summit of a very long climb and feel the need to proclaim: I finally know where I’m going! So […]
Open to the Journey
I am what I abhor in society. I find myself sometimes pushing, reaching, struggling for an end result with little regard for how I get there. I need to get […]
Stories from the Field: 30-Minute Mozzerella
**original update from July 11, 2011. The weekend started off so well: coffee at an independent shop; finding underwear that fit and that was on sale. Wow. Yvonne decided to push […]
Surrey International Writers’ Conference 2013
Yes, two posts in one week! Only because I attended the Surrey International Writers’ Conference and had to chat about some highlights. If you’re a writer and you haven’t attended […]
The Reluctant Archaeologist 