This week was all about editing, so of course that’s what this week’s inspirational quote deals with. These words by Stephanie Roberts really spoke to me.
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Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links
Time was on my mind this week (as I rushed to make my deadline and feared the ticking clock), so I thought this quote by Henry David Thoreau was appropriate:
Not that the story need be long,
but it will take a long while to make it short.
Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links
Ciao, amici! Today’s a mish-mash of sorts. You’ll see my featured image is of Dr. Seuss. Tomorrow is National Dr. Seuss Day. I’m a huge fan of his and always mark the occasion. Today I’ve chosen one of my favorite quotes from him. Actually, I usually only quote the middle, but this time I’ve includedContinue reading “Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links”
Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links
Ciao, amici! How was your week? I’m sorry to say mine was less than productive. I seem to have hit that mid-winter wall where doing anything requiring more effort than pouring a cup of coffee doesn’t seem worth it. In fact, there are days I even wonder whether I should make coffee. Shocking, right? NeverContinue reading “Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links”
Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links
Ciao, amici! Happy Friday! This week sure flew by. I hope you have a restful weekend planned. I’m still playing catch-up, and I have some personal business to attend to, so that’s not in the cards for me. I’ll just have to live (or relax) vicariously through you. This week’s quote comes courtesy of John Steinbeck.Continue reading “Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links”
Author Inspiration and Last Week’s Writing Links
Ciao, amici! This is Thanksgiving week here in the United States, and as you’re reading this, I’m either preparing or lying in bed thinking about everything I have to do. Or maybe I’m finally sleeping, exhausted with all that’s going on. But I don’t mind at all. My family will all be together for theContinue reading “Author Inspiration and Last Week’s Writing Links”
Author Inspiration and Last Week’s Writing Links
“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” How nice to know there are people who can look past inconveniences to see the beauty in the world.
Author Inspiration and Last Week’s Writing Links
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget
that the highest appreciation is not to utter words,
but to live by them. (John F. Kennedy)
Author Inspiration and Last Week’s Writing Links
Stephen King on long novels:
Reading a good long novel is in many ways like having a long and satisfying affair.
Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links
Ciao, amici! These last two weeks have been busy, but oh so fun. It’s nice to step away from writing and editing now and then to work on interpersonal connections. And I’ve been doing just that—visiting old friends and making new ones as I promote Tortured Soul. I’ve done my fair share of blurb/cover posts. That’sContinue reading “Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links”
