Writing involves so many pieces. I’ve talked about theme and character. Today, I’m trying to tame story, structure, and plot. I’ll start with what might be easiest to understand: story. Story is simply the writer telling (showing) the reader about … Continue reading →
If you’ve been writing for a while, you may notice characters come fluttering into your head out of nowhere, full of personality and ready to go. But when that doesn’t happen, how do you go about putting together a main … Continue reading →
Who among us hasn’t reached for the bag of pretzels or a cookie when they were hungry instead of slicing some chicken or putting a few spoons of cottage cheese in a bowl? The pretzels are so easy! Not to … Continue reading →
Today stinks. That’s what Lucas thought, anyway, because most school days did. So why should today be any different? Nothing good happened unless it was here on the farm. He didn’t have to worry about his clothes or where his … Continue reading →
(Good morning. I wrote this post prior to the devastation of the fires in Southern California. My heart goes out to all of you who live there or know someone dealing with this tragedy. I have donated to the Pasadena … Continue reading →
The decorations and gifts are put away, the twinkle lights are down, and just like that, the new year is underway. I do love the new year. It’s like standing at the top of a snowy hill, with no footprints … Continue reading →
As we say goodbye to 2024, remember all the good things you did, all that you accomplished, all the preparation you did that allowed you to end up here, now. Until next time, ~ Gail Countdown: 2 days left of … Continue reading →
This week, my hope is that you are enjoying the little moments that are quietly presenting themselves to you. A warm home, The love of your family, friends, beloved pets, Sweet thoughts of those you’ve loved and lost, Homecomings and … Continue reading →
Have all those plans and goals and resolutions we made in January come to fruition? What? You mean, you haven’t completed all your lofty goals? I haven’t completed all of mine either. I read somewhere that a goal is simply … Continue reading →
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. La, la, la, la! Yes, holiday book season! It’s that time of year when it’s almost mandatory to sit with a good story, a mug of something warm, and perhaps a child … Continue reading →
