Morgan Dragonwillow, Shadow Poet Morgan Dragonwillow is my good friend, writing partner, and all-around creative cheerleader. We constantly share tips, offer encouragement, and volley ideas back and forth. We even take turns listening patiently while the other needs to rant – since venting is an important part of the creative process, too! Wild Woman Waking Earlier this year, Morgan released Wild Woman Waking, which features my iPhone photography along with her poetry. While I’ve had a few photos printed in magazines, this was the first time any have been featured in a book. I know I’m biased, but I think…
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IWSG Check-in IWSG stands for “Insecure Writers Support Group.” It’s a monthly check-in for writers of all stripes. Its creator, Alex J. Cavanaugh, describes ISWG like this: “Purpose of IWSG: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!” – Alex J. Cavanaugh Promo & Marketing Fairy This past month my writing insecurity has fixated on the promo and marketing side of being an indie author. Not only do I…
Can you help me out? When people ask what kind of music I record, I flounder. I want to describe it accurately, but I don’t know how! Sure, I grew up playing classical piano. As a clarinetist, I’ve played jazz, too. I’ve been known to dink around on the guitar and flute, but when it comes to writing and recording my own songs… I never know what to call the result! What genre is this song? I realize that musical tastes vary greatly, but if you could please listen to my song “Undertow,” then leave a comment telling me what…
Much To Do Lists About Nothing I love to do lists. They help me relax. Dumping all my ideas onto a piece of paper gets me out of my head. It helps me let go mentally, and focus in the moment. When I don’t write to do lists, I feel like a hamster on crack, unable to hop off its exercise wheel long enough to eat a tiny burrito. Not good! The problem with to do lists That said, since publishing Unexpected Texas, my to do list grew… and grew… and grew… In fact, it didn’t just grow, it became…
Talented Texan Makes it Big on Broadway Mary Martin, the performer most strongly identified with role of Peter Pan, was born in Weatherford, Texas. This talented singer and actress was also the first to play Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music, as well as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific. In 1976, the artist Ronald Thomason created a life-sized bronze of Mary Martin as Peter Pan. The sculpture still stands in front of the Weatherford Public Library, and the photos you see in this post are ones I snapped when I visited town. I must also say that, to…
How to Download Your Free Thank You Gift Right click and save the link below to your computer: North Texas Paranormal Resource Guide While you’re here… If you have a moment, check out my website and leave a comment on a blog post or two. Any suggestions? Do you have any suggestions for quirky, offbeat, overlooked and/or haunted places I should research and write about in the future? Say hi! Have you been to any of the places I’ve written about on this blog? Or maybe you just want to say hi. Either way, I love to interact with readers, so…