When is a Novel Truly Finished? Seriously, I’d Like to Know!
“They” say that writers are never quite done editing their novel, that there can always be some bit of tweaking or full on rewriting to perform. But at some point you need to know when it’s time to end the rewrite process. I’m not even sure I know when that moment is exactly, after rewriting a few chapters, deleting stuff, and having a professional editor go over it. Read the rest of this entry »
Find Time To Read: Reading A Good Book Is Never A Waste Of Time!
Reading is necessary for anyone who aspires to become a better writer. But, reading allows us to digest another perspective, build our vocabulary, and broaden our imaginations. Read the rest of this entry »
Look Up (A Haiku/Acrostic Poem)
Whatever happens
In the next phase of our lives
Need only look up
Life: Slow and Steady Wins The Race
There’s an avenue in Redondo Beach that dips twice with depressions in the asphalt deep enough that, unless you are driving a big truck or an SUV, you’re liable to experience a horrible sound. The awful scraping is that of your car’s front end getting mangled where the hill bottoms out. Read the rest of this entry »
Colors Of Unity
We are faced with a melting blue sunset, the traces of light drift to sleep and we’re okay with being in this moment. When nature shows its painted face, the mixtures of reflection wash over us with dignity and grace. Read the rest of this entry »
Writing With Hope 