Attempting to ignore my ill-health, it’s time for my monthly post for Insecure Writer’s Support Group Day. January 4th Question: What writing rule do you wish you’d never heard? As there are a few rules that I wish I’d never heard, it seems easiest to start with the first one I broke. At school in the … Continue reading
Where am I going in 2017?
Any realistic writing plans for 2017 are dependent on my health. My multiple sclerosis has entered a vicious, downward spiral with side issues like pulled tendons and swollen legs aggravating the MS. The consequences are that first, I have to cope with constant pain, sometimes bearable but other times excruciating to the point that all … Continue reading
This could be Kanata
What would have happened if Leif Eriksson had settled Vinland permanently in 1000 AD? That question was an itch that I have kept scratching for many decades. Sailing across the Atlantic, albeit on an ocean liner, and arriving in America by sea, made it one I had to resolve. NaNoWriMo gave me the perfect opportunity, … Continue reading
#IWSG – Writing Career in Five Years
Although we are more settled in our Idaho home and celebrated Thanksgiving with most of the family, I’m still struggling with my health so normal posts are still postponed until…whenever. I am writing, though, and in November was a NaNoWriMo Winner with my new novel Eagle Crossing. Basic premise: ‘What if the Vikings had settled … Continue reading
#IWSG – Favorite Aspect of Being a Writer
I’m still struggling with my health so normal posts are postponed until…whenever. For now, it’s time for my monthly post for Insecure Writer’s Support Group Day: November 2 Question: What is your favorite aspect of being a writer? If I had more than one novel published my answer might be different. I would have books to promote … Continue reading
#IWSG – When do you know your story is ready?
Apologies for the long silence, but the long journey from North Wales to Idaho was amazing and exhausting = another post when I recover. For now, I will say that my health is still low and I have been sleeping in my wheelchair – not recommended – as I can’t stretch out on a normal … Continue reading