“Fire and swords are slow engines of destruction, compared to the tongue of Gossip.” ~ Richard Steele “Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.” ~ Will Rogers A couple of nights ago The Music Man was on TCM. We tuned into it justContinue reading “Pick a Little, Talk a Little”
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Reinforcement is Good
“Properly used, positive reinforcement is extremely powerful.” ~ B. F. Skinner As I wrote in the post last week, I attended a writer’s celebration sponsored in part by the local community college where I teach. It was a fun event. The guest authors were amazing. I enjoyed Ann Garvin’s workshop so much that I attendedContinue reading “Reinforcement is Good”
Sometimes the Story has a Mind of Its Own
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” ~ Madeleine L’Engle “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” ~ Anaïs Nin I admire writers who plot out their entire book andContinue reading “Sometimes the Story has a Mind of Its Own”
What Writing Has Taught Me
“I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few.”Continue reading “What Writing Has Taught Me”
Perception
“Our minds influence the key activity of the brain, which then influences everything; perception, cognition, thoughts and feelings, personal relationships; they’re all a projection of you.” ~ Deepak Chopra I’m happy to say that I’m getting back into the creative flow writing my second novel. The other day as I was thinking about my storyline,Continue reading “Perception”
Sage Woman Chronicles 