Tag: community

  • Fun: 1.1.11 Party: Punch & Fondue

    As some of you know, my site has hosted many parties for writers & anyone who loves creativity and fun.  I began with my first party last New Year’s Eve with the Once In A Blue Moon Party. However, my recent new job & health needs have reduced my online time in the last few…

  • Awards & Cow Poetry

    Hello Everyone! I hope those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving are enjoying your tryptophan naps and delicious leftovers. It is time for me to pass on some awards. My last award post was early August and I received these awards soon after, which also coincided with my extended break from blogging (as I was beginning…

  • Coffee Klatch-July 1: Celebrate Summer!

    coffee klatch noun –an occasion when people meet socially to talk and drink coffee (Cambridge Dictionary) Welcome to the Coffee Klatch. Join us each week for conversation and news in the Writer’s Life community and connect on Twitter (@Writers_Life) at #Writers_Life. Today I am serving cheeseburgers for breakfast (I saw the conversation about that on Twitter, I…

  • Coffee Klatch – June 24: Contests & More

    coffee klatch noun –an occasion when people meet socially to talk and drink coffee (Cambridge Dictionary) Welcome to the Coffee Klatch. Join us each week for conversation and news for the Writer’s Life community and connect on Twitter (@Writers_Life) at #Writers_Life. Bagels! We always serve a full menu of drinks. Help yourself to coffee, tea, hot chocolate…

  • Coffee Klatch: Challenge

    coffee klatch noun —an occasion when people meet socially to talk and drink coffee (Cambridge Dictionary) Welcome to the second Coffee Klatch. Join us each week for conversation and news for the Writer’s Life community and connect on Twitter at #Writers_Life. We always serve a full menu of yummy drinks and treats. Help yourself to…

  • Coffee Klatch: Launch

    coffee klatch noun —an occasion when people meet socially to talk and drink coffee (Cambridge Dictionary) It’s as simple as that! Have some espresso and almond biscotti – the coffeehouse special today! I grew up in a small town in Iowa where people still get together for coffee klatches. I miss that aspect of small…

  • Fun: Summer Kickoff Party

    In the U.S., we officially kick off summer this weekend. So kick off your shoes, relax by the pool, eat Bar-B-Q and take a swim. I have such fun online friends! I want to share just a few of them (and their talents) with you today. Come on in and join us for some great…

  • Fun! The Writer’s Life at The Sands

    In case you didn’t notice, another month has flown by and we only have one month to go with the #WriterlbsOff New Year’s Resolutions. I hope you are kicking your resolutions into high gear with the coming of spring and our renewal of energy in the warmer weather! It’s time to celebrate our accomplishments and…

  • Fun: Spreading the Love with Awards!

    I am humbled and honored to have received three awards this past week. My Twitter friends and blog friends mean a lot to me. The awards are fun because we get to share with each other and discover other great people to follow.  I am spreading the love around in a big way today! My…

  • 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…