Archive | July 2014
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Being Prepared for Your Writing Conference
Originally posted on Writers In The Storm Blog:
With the summer conference season in full swing, we’ve got tons of helpful tips over at the new site. Since our subscriber list has moved, we’re posting solely over there. Are you subscribed over at our new digs? We’ve had fantastic topics this month and just want to make sure you’re…
Miedo by Kevin Cooper – My Review
Originally posted on Jo Robinson:
It’s not often that my jaw physically drops when I’m reading a book, especially in a biographical drama where you know you can expect a real life shocker or two, so you’re pretty much expecting them to come. I had a couple of those moments reading Miedo with the matter…
Caught in the Storm #haiku #photography #poem
Originally posted on penned in moon dust:
end of the day’s walk thunder warns of storm’s promise no short-cut *** The prompt for Chevrefeuillle’s Carpe Diem is Short- Cut inspired by this haiku by Buson: chikamichi ya mizu fumi wataru satsukiame on the shortcut path, stepping through water to cross the meadow in the summer…
The Seven Deadly Sins of Prologues
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Image via Flikr Creative Commons, via Mikko Luntiala To prologue or not to prologue? That is the question. The problem with the prologue is it has kind of gotten a bad rap over the years, especially with agents. They generally hate them. Why? In my opinion, it is…
Il Mio Forte Famiglia Pazzo Italiano
Originally posted on The Universe According to Snow White :
I can’t lie, I basically wallowed for most of last week, and really had no interest in stopping. But I think I managed to complete the wallowing stage over the weekend, in large part because my son and I spent it with my crazy family. That…
What We Can Learn From The 2014 FIFA World Cup Teams
Originally posted on Desperate Pursuit in Venice:
The 2014 World Cup is over and I am proud of my home country team Germany which won the Cup yesterday. As I watched the game, I could feel the pressure both teams were under. Blood, sweat and tears were all part of this suspenseful match. Both teams…
Day’s End #photography #poetry
Originally posted on penned in moon dust:
? Rain drops collide with mid afternoon heat thunder’s timpani roll in loud rumbles the conductor excitedly increases the tempo light flashes as the cymbals strike leaves clap their hands trees bow in deference the moon’s light brightens the sky nature hushes waiting for a silvery banquet fire…
MUSIC OF SILK AND FLUTES AT THE TRANSITION STORM
Originally posted on Wuji Seshat:
Swift wind, heaven high, summer’s cry of grief The Golden sky’s water has fallen, autumn clouds Approach, like a morning scene good and fine The pear tree on the hill has little fed flowers Seasons stir an endless shed of leaves Summer frustrating into Autumn, whitening temples Etched into temporary…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 