Writing has been hard for the last few weeks. With the holidays looming and First Reader still recovering, I’ve had a hard time staying motivated. I’m not a big fan of winter, I’m a summer baby. I prefer long, warm days over long, cold nights. Don’t get me wrong, I prefer living in a region … Continue reading Writing and the Winter Blues
Writing Experiences
Trip of a Lifetime, Part I
The day started out warm and sunny, a typical August day. Three of us loaded our iron ponies, mounted up, and headed north toward Rapid City, South Dakota. (C) 2014 JJ ShaunLeaving for Sturgis, South Dakota.L to R: First Reader, Best Riding Friend, me. The ride was uneventful until the weather near Torrington, Wyoming, turned … Continue reading Trip of a Lifetime, Part I
Bringing Tales to Life
(C) 2019 JJ Shaun Life has a way of redirecting us when we least expect it. The loss of a job, a home, or a loved one can change life as we know it. The same applies to your characters. I reached a place in my novel where one of my characters is injured but … Continue reading Bringing Tales to Life
The Health Care Maze
Ah, the American “health care” system. For the past forty or so years, the “health care” insurance industry in the United States has been a for-profit enterprise, and the CEOs rake in billions for their businesses. It’s not like they care about the health and well-being of the average American. It’s all about the money, … Continue reading The Health Care Maze
Aftermath
We left home with a storm nipping our heels and came back in a mess. We had rain and forceful winds across four states before we stopped just outside Kansas City the first night. Temperatures were in the thirties all day, so the possibility of icy conditions made the journey that much more exciting. Of … Continue reading Aftermath
Random Quote for November 30, 2019
A happy family is but an earlier heaven.George Bernard ShawRead more at https://www.brainyquote.com/ I will be traveling across the country the next day or so. I've scheduled random quotes until I get home. Thanks for understanding!
The Bonds that Unite Us
One wrong step can change everything. We managed to outrun one of the biggest November snowstorms in recorded history, only to have the week change by a missed step. This year we are staying in a new location, and the house has a few quirks. Like a step down into the room we’re staying in … Continue reading The Bonds that Unite Us
Why Do I Write?
Why do you write? That’s a question I see on the boards a lot. I thought I’d take a minute to answer that question. I was never one to sit and write as a child. I was the reader. Often, my family would find me on propped up my bed, a book in my lap. … Continue reading Why Do I Write?
#FreelanceFriday: Building the Freelance Puzzle
Ah, the freelance life. Work when you want, earn lots of money. At least that’s the myth. The truth is, you’ve got to earn your chops first. I've been "freelancing" for two months now. Admittedly, I haven't really been out looking for gigs, I've been trying to get my feet under me while I figure … Continue reading #FreelanceFriday: Building the Freelance Puzzle
Turkey Travel Time
The turkey travel season is once again upon us. Next week I drive to parts east to visit family for the Thanksgiving Holiday. That means packing up the car and driving to the Midwest. This year, it’ll just be First Reader and me for a change, because our regular passengers (grandkids) will be staying home. … Continue reading Turkey Travel Time
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