Lenny Letter's horoscope for Taurus for February: TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The term homo sapiens is Latin for 'wise man', but what does wisdom mean to you? This month, consider the wisest people you have known. Look for their commonalities. Was it curiosity, kindness, patience, and/or something else that allowed them to convey… Continue reading Finding wisdom in my circle
Call it a Mantra, an Affirmation, an Intention - whatever word you have for it. It's powerful. I'm writing today about the single word (or cluster of words) that inspire me to be my best self each day. It might be a phrase that inspires mindfulness or confidence. It might help me to trust myself… Continue reading The Power of Words
Natasha Lester is one of the most generous authors in Australia. Her blog is inspiring and informative. It is this generosity, and a love of her travel updates on Facebook as she researches her novels, that inspired me to pick up Her Mother's Secret - as much as the beautiful cover and intriguing blurb! I… Continue reading Natasha Lester: Her Mother’s Secret and A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald
I'm taking a leaf out of Al and Pip's blogs, here and here, and 'Taking Stock' this January. I really liked this idea, probably because I love lists and reflection, and I'm really happy that Al lead me to Pip - because Pip crochets stuff! Sending a very warm thank you to these two awesome… Continue reading Taking Stock
Letter writing is important to me. I'll write them on paper or as a long email depending on the recipient and what they prefer. Kind of like reading - it doesn't matter to me if the book is printed, or on my kindle or even on my phone. So long as I can get my… Continue reading Letter Writing
Hi In my New Years post I mentioned I needed to have a think about my writing goals for 2018. I wasn't sure what was achievable. I'm still not and I don't think I will be until I try. So let's just go with the wish list for now and I can work the rest… Continue reading Writing Goals 2018
Happy New Year! Bring on 2018! New year, new look, new commitment. I hope you like the new design of the website and my social media pages. I love having a fresh start in January. It's not about resolutions that I won't keep. It's about checking in with what I want from this one precious… Continue reading Happy New Year
I didn't plan beyond the first week. I had a list of prompts and scenes, for if I got stuck in a rut, but I didn't use them. I am getting way too comfortable in the familiar of the rut. I need to commit to climbing out of it faster! I got sick. And then… Continue reading 5 Reasons I Failed NaNoWriMo, … but I still feel like I won
I wouldn't call myself competitive, because I'm not always aiming to win. Trying not to be an arrogant twit about it - but I want my tombstone to read 'resilient', 'adventurous', and 'tenacious' (as well as Loving Wife etc). I think these words are reserved for people who put their creativity out on the line.… Continue reading 5 reasons to compete
I'm in! Can't believe I'm signing up for this again. It would be amazing if I could beat what I managed to get out last year: 12,670. That novel has since grown to a 49,708 word beast that is no where near finished the zero-th draft and needs a lot of chopping. But I can't… Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2017
