Distraction

Addendum to Whirligig Mind – One Way to Stop the Whirl

Addendum to Whirligig Mind – One Way to Stop the Whirl

Just after I posted yesterday, I got a message from one of our Circle, Marilyn Zion, who recommended a computer app called “Freedom“. She writes: “Have been using “Freedom” for 2 days and wrote straight through from 8:30-12:00 this morning. Didn’t check email or surf…

Whirligig Mind

Whirligig Mind

Apologies for being so delinquent these past two weeks. I’ve been anxiously completing yet another round on my latest novel and couldn’t think of much else until it was done. Well, that’s not entirely true. I’ve been desperately trying to focus on the latest round…

Shouting, but Not Getting Hoarse

Shouting, but Not Getting Hoarse

As an addendum to my last post, Shouting in a Crowd, be sure to read the wise advice of literary agent Nathan Bransford about, yes, promoting your work, but also knowing when enough is enough, focusing on what you’re best at and, most of all…

Having it and Spending it

Having it and Spending it

In my holiday post, I wished for all of you the gift of time. But time is, as they say, what you make of it. These last few weeks, between the holidays, family commitments, several articles I enjoyed writing, and preparing for my new schedule…

Distraction

Distraction

My husband and I have been rebuilding our front porch stairs this week – all week literally pouring concrete, measuring and cutting wood, drilling, screwing and nailing. For any of you who’ve seen my house, you’ll know that this was a very necessary improvement to…