Let's see...I'm dealing with a parent with Dementia. Can I tell you that's an illness I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy. Take for instance, today we're dealing with a clogged toilet due to my dad throwing something down it. We did every thing we could do on our end. Oh, yeah, the tub clogged too! Time to rent an electric snake.
My dad was the coolest dad "a veteran." The stories he would tell me. They were awesome, from growing up on a farm to a cement truck driver, he made shop steward. That means, telling the guys what they need to do for the day and were the concrete has to go! Very funny man. He's been dealing with this illness since January 2013. He's still funny at times. Don't get me wrong, I love my dad. As my brother would say, I love you like "cook food." But it gets hard times, sleepless nights, being accused of things I didn't do, the arguing, the cursing, his favorite word the f word. "the list goes on...
Then there's the family. Siblings, are suppose to be a blessing. My siblings, are a curse. Always telling me what I should be doing. Hey, why don't you do it? And let me take a vacation. Like I said, I've been dealing with this illness since 2013 what are we in now? 2017 Sorry for ranting and raving....
What's going on in your personal life?
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Sunday, April 2, 2017
My Research
This is how I prepare myself for research. Sometimes, I'm in the zone and I can't stop writing. I'll use a post-it. I'll make a note of what I need to research Later, I'll use the internet if I'm writing and I come up with a place, and need to know more about it. I use the net search engines are so helpful. Later, I go back and fill in the gaps.
Everyones research is differ I suppose whether you're using the library, Internet or speaking with someone. To tell you the truth, I thought as a writer of non-fiction, that you didn't need to research. "Just put whatever" that's not true! Readers that are familiar with the place will let you know. I've been on a couple of sites and some of their opinions...Wow! Well let's just say...They will let you know you made a mistake. So if I get something wrong, please don't come for me. I'll do better the next time!
How do you do your research for a book or whatever you're searching for?
Everyones research is differ I suppose whether you're using the library, Internet or speaking with someone. To tell you the truth, I thought as a writer of non-fiction, that you didn't need to research. "Just put whatever" that's not true! Readers that are familiar with the place will let you know. I've been on a couple of sites and some of their opinions...Wow! Well let's just say...They will let you know you made a mistake. So if I get something wrong, please don't come for me. I'll do better the next time!
How do you do your research for a book or whatever you're searching for?
Sunday, March 19, 2017
My Writing Routine
Where I like to put pen to paper. It really doesn't matter where I'm at to get inspired. Views do nothing for me, if I have writers block. Most of my writing is done at the kitchen table. More room! My desk literally has no space for my writing.
One day, I hope to have an office with lot's of room for my books and a place to write. It doesn't have to be decorated fancy, as long as I have a place to write. In the morning, noon, or night. I don't have a set time, for when I like to write.
How many words I write a day?
I can't tell you how many words I write a day, too many distractions. I would love to hide and devote all my time to writing, but "duty calls." I'm dealing with a parent with dementia. Believe it or not it's a full time job.
What do I drink while writing?
I'm elated that I don't drink coffee or tea while writing. To tell you the truth, I don't drink coffee at all. I prefer water only!
Procrastinator
OF course, I'm a procrastinator. I'm quite sure most writers are. Even though I love what I do. It's a challenge for me while blogging. I have to check my e-mail, check on my dad, and then complain to my daughter about how things are going. Which she doesn't her me, do to her watching make-up video. Finally, it's time to sit down and continue blogging or writing.
What's your writing routine?
One day, I hope to have an office with lot's of room for my books and a place to write. It doesn't have to be decorated fancy, as long as I have a place to write. In the morning, noon, or night. I don't have a set time, for when I like to write.
How many words I write a day?
I can't tell you how many words I write a day, too many distractions. I would love to hide and devote all my time to writing, but "duty calls." I'm dealing with a parent with dementia. Believe it or not it's a full time job.
What do I drink while writing?
I'm elated that I don't drink coffee or tea while writing. To tell you the truth, I don't drink coffee at all. I prefer water only!
Procrastinator
OF course, I'm a procrastinator. I'm quite sure most writers are. Even though I love what I do. It's a challenge for me while blogging. I have to check my e-mail, check on my dad, and then complain to my daughter about how things are going. Which she doesn't her me, do to her watching make-up video. Finally, it's time to sit down and continue blogging or writing.
What's your writing routine?
Sunday, March 12, 2017
How I name my Characters
That depends on the type of story I'm writing about. Take for instance, when I was writing "the Woman in the Black Cloak." Frustration set-in. I knew it was a story about a witch that wanted revenge for the death of her parents and grand parents. I figured that the story should take place in Salem Lot. You assume all witches come from Salem Lot. Very intelligent of me. Not! Boy, did I make an awful blunder. Witches can also come from Europe....
Characters - I knew that I needed a couple of witches; warlocks, unicorns, black panthers, and the humans. They had to have awesome names. The names should suit the characters personality. The names I came up with goes along with the story.
For the names of the witches; warlocks, unicorns, and black panthers. It was a challenge at first, but I made the decision to go with the internet.
Google: Names of the 1800's Salem Lot. "Witches and warlocks," you would be surprise what you can find.
Humans: I used the names from television, movies, or from you tube. As long as the characters name, goes along with the story.
How do you come up with your characters name?
Characters - I knew that I needed a couple of witches; warlocks, unicorns, black panthers, and the humans. They had to have awesome names. The names should suit the characters personality. The names I came up with goes along with the story.
For the names of the witches; warlocks, unicorns, and black panthers. It was a challenge at first, but I made the decision to go with the internet.
Google: Names of the 1800's Salem Lot. "Witches and warlocks," you would be surprise what you can find.
Humans: I used the names from television, movies, or from you tube. As long as the characters name, goes along with the story.
How do you come up with your characters name?
Sunday, March 5, 2017
When I'm Stuck
When I'm writing a manuscript and I get stuck and don't know which way the story should go. I can remember going into panic mode. After writing nine manuscripts, you would think I would be use to it. Well, this is my story...
"Will Elizabeth marry Peter?"
"Should Elizabeth be in the story?"
"When should the villain reveal himself?"
"In the middle or towards the end of the story?"
"Should there be a villain?"
"Will Peter end up saving the day?"
So many questions. Most people would say "keep working, you don't want to lose any momentum you started with." For me, I take a break!
One day, while looking through a magazine. I don't remember which magazine it was. I came across this saying "When you're stuck, take a break." Words to live by! I ended up cutting the saying out of my magazine and adding it to my Vision Board. It not only works when I'm writing, but if I'm going through other things that's going on in my day to day crazy life.
What are some of the things you do when you're stuck?
"Will Elizabeth marry Peter?"
"Should Elizabeth be in the story?"
"When should the villain reveal himself?"
"In the middle or towards the end of the story?"
"Should there be a villain?"
"Will Peter end up saving the day?"
So many questions. Most people would say "keep working, you don't want to lose any momentum you started with." For me, I take a break!
One day, while looking through a magazine. I don't remember which magazine it was. I came across this saying "When you're stuck, take a break." Words to live by! I ended up cutting the saying out of my magazine and adding it to my Vision Board. It not only works when I'm writing, but if I'm going through other things that's going on in my day to day crazy life.
What are some of the things you do when you're stuck?
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Crafting My Story
Crafting My Story A story should have characters, where, plot, a hero, and a ending.
Characters I always say to tell a compelling story it's obvious one must come up with some interesting characters. Characters are what makes your story come alive. Don't forget, they should have awesome names. I'm quite sure other's would beg to differ.
Where Every good story should have a "where.' That's the Setting a time and place.
Plot A stories plot is what happens in your story you need to have a plot to keep the story moving along. Most plots are about conflict between the characters. Without it, you won't have an interesting story.
A Hero All good stories must a hero. A hero transforms an ordinary story into an extraordinary story.
The Ending Most endings, end up with a happily ever after. A resolution you could say it's like a save the day type of thing.
Stories are simply the reflections of our day to day lives. Our lives are a collection of stories, the things we go through from day to day. The good times and the bad. Always remember, stories have a beginning, middle and an end. Once you learn how to put them together the rest will flow.
Would you like to hear how I began telling my stories? Some of you may find it strange, but I began all of my stories in the middle. Then I move on to the end. I take a break then I start at the beginning. I end up with three piles. Now it's time to tie them together.
Characters I always say to tell a compelling story it's obvious one must come up with some interesting characters. Characters are what makes your story come alive. Don't forget, they should have awesome names. I'm quite sure other's would beg to differ.
Where Every good story should have a "where.' That's the Setting a time and place.
Plot A stories plot is what happens in your story you need to have a plot to keep the story moving along. Most plots are about conflict between the characters. Without it, you won't have an interesting story.
A Hero All good stories must a hero. A hero transforms an ordinary story into an extraordinary story.
The Ending Most endings, end up with a happily ever after. A resolution you could say it's like a save the day type of thing.
Stories are simply the reflections of our day to day lives. Our lives are a collection of stories, the things we go through from day to day. The good times and the bad. Always remember, stories have a beginning, middle and an end. Once you learn how to put them together the rest will flow.
Would you like to hear how I began telling my stories? Some of you may find it strange, but I began all of my stories in the middle. Then I move on to the end. I take a break then I start at the beginning. I end up with three piles. Now it's time to tie them together.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Inspiration
Wow...There are books that can change your life. I mean after reading the Twilight Saga that we it for me. That began my love of reading. Before that, I've never read a book from start to finish within a couple of days. I've read those books maybe three times. Very inspiring. I didn't own any books prior to the Twilight Saga. Oh my... has my book collection grown. Some of the books I own: Stephanie Meyers -The Twilight Saga, I can't forget The Host, John Steinbeck - East of Eden one of my favorites, The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, Carson McCullers - The Ballad of the Sad Café, Nicholas Sparks - The Lucky One, Jack Kerouac - On The Road, Stieg Larsson - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl who Played with Fire, The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. I could go on and on. One day, I hope to get Stieg Larsson - The Expo Files and Carson McCullers - The Member of The Wedding.
Reading all of those amazing books. Has even inspired me to write my own books. The Woman in the Black Cloak, and Mick 2.0 The Take over. Along with my first coloring book Classic Sculptures & Statues. I'm so grateful to Stephanie Meyers for the Twilight Saga. Without those books, I would never had the nerve to become a writer. Fiction books are my favorite, but I'll read mostly anything. Fiction it's funny, it took me awhile to understand it. "Fiction" literature created from the imagination. "Nonfiction" refers to literature based in fact.
Reading all of those amazing books. Has even inspired me to write my own books. The Woman in the Black Cloak, and Mick 2.0 The Take over. Along with my first coloring book Classic Sculptures & Statues. I'm so grateful to Stephanie Meyers for the Twilight Saga. Without those books, I would never had the nerve to become a writer. Fiction books are my favorite, but I'll read mostly anything. Fiction it's funny, it took me awhile to understand it. "Fiction" literature created from the imagination. "Nonfiction" refers to literature based in fact.
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