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On PAR Woman, anyone?

On PAR stands for On top of, Primed and Ready. It’s a site that will be about a grown up woman’s Point of View. First we launched an On PAR Facebook Page. It’s aimed as an upbeat site :For the over 45 grown up woman, and those who simply feel grown up. And, the men who admire them!”

The Big Picture

Ever feel like the weight of the universe is on your shoulders? Deadlines to meet, traveling and wondering why you can’t sleep, multi-tasking like an octopus, and still need a few more arms, brains, bodies to do it all? Sometimes it helps to take a look at the big picture.

Julie Compton, Jerdine Nolen, Alice Randall, and Jim Butcher

Writers I’m enjoying. I thought you’d enjoy them, too. More, soon.

FAMILY FOLKLORE: Story Prompts for the Workshop

Ever wanted to write down your family history, or your own story, or something that you want to share from your life with readers? Here’s a chance to spend a day learning, sharing, and writing about exactly that. Great for the family genealogist, family reunion memoirs, scrapbook makers, family photo archives,the memory writer, nonfiction writers, and anyone who ever thought about some that really happened.”I bet that would make a great article for…” Come and get started with my FAMILY FOLKLORE workshop.

MY next Writing Workshop: FAMILY FOLKLORE

A reminder that I will be leading an all-day workshop in Hot Springs Village March 20th.  It’s open to all.  It’s a great price, if you check the cost of conferences these days.  I will post the ‘homework assignment’ at the end of the week.  Don’t forget the early bird special!
The Village Writers’ Club of [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day!

A special thanks to all of you who read me and follow my blog.  I know I haven’t been blogging much lately but the good news behind that is that I’m writing, working on a new book and it’s coming so well I hesitate to annoy She-Who-Shall-Not-Be Named (Da Muse, for first timers!  Shhh!)
Hope you [...]

Mermaid or Whale?

Like you, I get so many emails from friends about one thing and another. Many humorous, some serious, some a bit out there. Some I pass on, others I think, hm. This one made me smile at its cleverness

Hello! I’ve been writing.

Family Folklore–Writing memoirs that capture life for fun and profit. All-Day Workshop March 20

Maumelle Writers Conference & Checklist for Story Ideas

Checklist for Story Ideas: ways to tell if your storyline is on track. To be used as a reference guide, a quick check of the checklist will help you identify weaknesses and how to think about solving them.

Florida Writers Conference — Day One

Florida Writers Conference — Day One 2009

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