Hello! I’ve often seen posts about book hauls. I haven’t posted one of my own before. While at a street party this weekend, I was perusing a book stall. “50 cents for one book or 5 books for a Euro” the sign read. That’s right! €1! ($1.12 for 5 books!) After searching through the boxes, I…
Hello!I love seasons. There’s something so exciting about each season having its own celebrations, events, foods and holidays. Have you signed up for my newsletter?For all things reading, writing and seasonal Enter your email address powered by TinyLetterThis month’s letter features an autumn poem, a writing tip and an exploration of historical harvesting. On today’s…
Hello! As part of my ongoing series on tips from a writing consultant, I offer advice in the various areas of writing. Today I’m discussing using all the senses in writing. The complete article is here. My best to you all,Megan
A friend on Facebook asked where we were fifteen years ago. Here’s what I said… I had just come home on the bus from high school in Germany. We were out of school for days and the Air Force base was in the highest threat condition. Germans brought flowers to the gates. We lived near…
Hello! Happy September to you!I’ve previously mentioned that I enjoy photography. It, like writing, captures a moment in time. Just as writing is a lens through which to see the characters’ lives and the plots they enact, photography is a means of viewing life. I’ve also used photography for research purposes in my writing. This…
Hello!On Writer Wednesday, I discuss another author and his or her book. Today’s pick is Mark Twain’s Notebooks: Journals, Letters, Observations, Wit, Wisdom, and Doodles. Divided into sections such as family, European travels, and business Mark Twain’s life is shown in this behind-the-scenes book. One portion I particularly enjoyed was reading Mark Twain’s game that…
Hello! Today I’m at Claribel’s blog discussing top ten manuscript problems. My best to you all,Megan