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The Writer’s Life: Highly Sensitive Persons
Has anyone ever said things like this to you? Why do you always have to be so sensitive about everything, it’s not that big of a deal. If you weren’t so shy and sensitive, life would be much easier for you. If so, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Many writers and creative…
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Poetry: Compassion’s Duality
I forgot to post a link from my blog to Soft Whispers last time one of my poems was featured. I plan to submit poems there regularly. I want to thank all my friends who have already commented on this poem. Here it is, Compassion’s Duality at Soft Whispers “I wrote this for someone suffering…
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The Writer’s Life: Always Discontented?
Why can’t I get more writing done?…Nothing I write is any good. I had my novel published, so what, now I have to prove I can keep producing. As a writer, do you ever feel like you are never satisfied? Are you always discontented? If you are, you are not alone. Most writers and creative…
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Fiction: Iowan Work Ethic
This is one of my #FridayFlash fiction stories. Each Friday, members of the #FridayFlash group on Twitter write fictional stories of 1,000 words or less and share them. Join in the fun by clicking on the #FridayFlash banner on my sidebar! ~~~~~~~~~ Beulah bolted through the back pasture as fast as her nine-year-old feet could…
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Fun: The Writer’s Life: Shifting Perspectives – Writer’s Cruise
The Love Boat is Sailing for our February Party February and March can be challenging months to endure. I look out my window to piles of deep snow and the temps are dropping one more time. Even if you live where the weather is more pleasant, this can still be a difficult time of year…
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Fun: Awards Galore!
Today, I want to thank my good friends for sending me awards. They increase our sense of community with each other and they are just plain fun! The Sugar Doll Blogger Award I am honored that Deanna Schrayer at Deanna’s Blog, The Life of a Working Writer Mommy, awarded me with the Sugar Doll Blogger…
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The Writer’s Life: Getting Stuck & Writer’s Block
War in Resolution Galaxy The #writerlbsOff community will continue, but today is the final episode of War in Resolution Galaxy. To read from the beginning, start at Episode 1. The Commander’s Final message to the EVOLVE Empire warriors special forces division: The War in Resolution Galaxy is getting harder now. Look out the window at…
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Fiction: Twisted Family Bonds (pt.5): Two Bosses in Bed
This is one of my #FridayFlash fiction stories. Each Friday, members of the #FridayFlash group on Twitter write fictional stories of 1,000 words or less and share them. Join in the fun by clicking on the #FridayFlash banner on my sidebar! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This flash fiction is part of a series called Twisted Family Bonds (follow…
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The Writer’s Life – Depression & Creativity
Happy Valentine’s Day! The EVOLVE Empire warriors special forces division is taking a much needed break from the War in Resolution Galaxy after getting burned out on too much multitasking. They are on furlough at the planet Seductious Scrumptiousionus for the long Valentine’s Day weekend (Monday off for President’s Day – yes, they still celebrate…
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Fiction: Ménage à Trois Avant-garde
Happy Valentine’s Day FridayFlashers! I’m excited to announce my first horror flash! It is published at Flashes in the Dark. This story is a creepy paranormal romance with humorous twists. I would consider my flash rated PG-17 or maybe even R for the highly sensitive. Here it is: Ménage à Trois Avant-garde This story is also be…