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I apologize for the late post. I was out getting a recharge at a four-day music festival during which I experienced the inspirational message of Michael Franti and Spearhead. If you haven’t heard of him, click here for a music video. I also encourage you to read his lyrics. Franti’s message is one of encouragement, kindness,… Continue reading Stay Human – Michael Franti’s Creative Message
I am fortunate to have many wonderful writer’s who work with me on my projects, inspire me to reach further, and encourage me to continue honing my craft. It’s a great life. Way back during my undergrad at UConn, several writing professors had the book Writing Down The Bones on their optional reading list. Since… Continue reading A Writing Guru
Welcome back, folks! This week Colorado visual artist extraordinaire Sean Powers shares his creative process with us. “The process of creating my work is sort of like a cross between narrating with imagery and watching an image spontaneously emerge through paint. I’m interested in the literal and figurative nature of an image; the way different… Continue reading Visual Artist Sean Powers
This is the second installment of me sharing the creative thought process of others. Enjoy! “My creative process starts with a nagging feeling of being unsettled, the kind that won't leave me alone no matter how many times I try to brush it aside or ignore it. It is a feeling I can't name until… Continue reading Singer * Songwriter * Activist
Greetings All! With some deep thought (still healing and getting more mobile 😊) this summer I will be switching up the blog. There will still be book updates, yes, I am still working on Maximum Trouble, and am hobbling to a concert or two, however I thought it would be fun to introduce other creatives… Continue reading Inspiration Move Me Brightly*
We have so many rules that we function by. Life has rules. Prose has rules. Heck, everyone I know have rules. Rules have overtaken our lives. But we need rules, no? Maybe? Yes? Where was I going with this? Oh yes, I remember now ... In college I was taught a specific way to construct… Continue reading The Art Of Breaking Rules
"I'm not lazy... just injured..."
Hello and greetings from the wild winter wonderland known as the great state of Vermont. I am up here as a guest of When Words Count Writer’s Retreat and I am so delighted to share the new book, Uncle Neddy’s Funeral, will be ready for summer reading! I finally wrote an ending you all will… Continue reading I Love VT
The last few months have been tough. Blog posts have been sporadic as I allowed others to dictate my time. I should clarify that; dictate my spare, creative time. Last winter I completed Passenger – The Only Game In Town, in a cute café along the Connecticut shore. I fell in love with the vibe… Continue reading The Missing Zen
Okay – some of my writer friends are looking at this title and laughing thinking how much of a slacker number this is because they hit 2,000 words with their eyes closed. Well I don’t. A very wise investment professional once used the quote, “Some days peanuts, some days shells.” As a writer, I experience… Continue reading How To Write Over 2,000 Words A Day
