Monthly Archives: August 2016

Another Day…

It’s just another day…when the weather smothers the immediate world like a heavy, damp, itchy wool blanket. Breathing is hard; limbs refuse to move; mind floats just out of reach on wavy heated layers of air. The enveloping wetness smells … Continue reading

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Writing Romance: Why Perfect Men Make Boring Heroes

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? by Katie McCoach Recently I was reading a promising romance novel, and then, in the midst of chapter six, I found myself placing the book face down on my kitchen table in frustration. The hero…

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Falling Behind

It has been several days since I posted anything more than a Zentangle. It is not that I have been too busy to write. Rather, I feel as though I am reacting to the languidity of the local weather–torpid, oppressive, … Continue reading

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Just a Tangle Today

Nothing to say today. Happy tangling! ##

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Guest Writer Spot

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
If you’d like to see your work in my Guest Writer Spot, please contact me here or by e-mail: esthernewton@virginmedia.com. I accept stories, poems, articles – in fact, anything and everything. All you have to…

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Tangling To a Mood

Last night, I laid out a design for a new tangle. Although I know better than to do any art  under electric lights, I was in the mood to experiment with coloring my creation with gel pens. It looked pretty … Continue reading

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7 Reasons Your Novel Might Be a Short Story (And How to Fix Them)

Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: 7 Reasons Your Novel Might Be a Short Story (And How to Fix Them)

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Markets For Writers

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
This week’s market is looking to spread a little love around. It’s Writing Magazine’s Annual Love Story Competition. The competition is open to entries from all over the world. Here are some details for you:…

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Variations in WP Apps?

Some time ago, I realized that there were differences in how WordPress functions on my various devices (iPad/iPhone, Windows PC, Windows tablet). It seemed that the apps for mobile devices are stripped down somewhat. This makes sense to me, as … Continue reading

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Community Pool

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