Summary Content

Tuesday is here but I’m still thinking about the weekend.  Have you ever had to hunt down zebra or elephant cards with phrases on them?  Well, that’s what I did while I was in The Art Shoppe on Sunday.  I started to look at the variety of cards from different artists and some of themContinue reading “Summary Content”

Grade School Ideas for Adults

Midnight passed last night and my mind decided to wake up again.  I wandered down the hallway in the dark thinking about my next show.  An image of my books sitting on the corner, waiting to be signed passed through my mind and then new ideas started to form.  The next thing I knew, YouTubeContinue reading “Grade School Ideas for Adults”

Summer Vacation Is Here!

The end of August is a few weeks again and I feel a shift in the air.  Soon, Preptober will be here for the writing community and I will post my progress.  This year, I may also participate in Inktober because I never make anything easy.  Knowing what’s ahead my blog posts may go quietContinue reading “Summer Vacation Is Here!”

Top 100 Dog Books

My studio is a mess right now and I’m scrambling to get everything ready for an all day event in Roseville, Minnesota.  I will be there, books and all.  I have no idea what to expect because I’ve never done this outdoor event.  It could be crickets for all I know but I’ve been thereContinue reading “Top 100 Dog Books”

Doggy Headlines

Today’s writing prompt is something that a lot of writer’s add into their resource box.  Many writer’s cut out stories from newspapers or magazines and save them in a box to use later.  In fact, many thriller writer’s use this as part of their research for new stories.  We all know that headlines turn intoContinue reading “Doggy Headlines”

Top Cat Blogs

Calling all cat lovers! I’m sharing today’s post to help other writer’s out there who are looking for a blog theme. Instead of writing about your struggles, or sharing your life, what about writing a blog for your pet? You can be the voice of your loved furry who’s always wanted to publish. This isContinue reading “Top Cat Blogs”

Night In the Jungle

Walking alone in the woods late at night can play on our fears. What if you lived in the jungle near large predators? What if you became the hunted?  Here is today’s haunting jungle prompt.  Write about a jungle cat for 5-10 minutes and share.  My post is below. In the shadows of the tallContinue reading “Night In the Jungle”

Tuesday Catnip

Today’s writing prompt is creating a theme from yesterday – cats.  They have tons of views online, and we can’t get enough to.  Well what happens when one of them decides to adopt you?  Today’s prompt is on Catnip.  Write for 5-10 minutes.  My results are below – undedited. Julia opened the door of herContinue reading “Tuesday Catnip”

Memes and TikToks

The end of July is a day away and I feel like a TikTok. I have a long to-do list but you know what I did – “I took a nap”. Yes, all those on TikTok can hear the music playing in the background. I closed my eyes last night before dinner and woke upContinue reading “Memes and TikToks”

Writing Up A Storm

Temperatures are back up into the 90s as we move into the last month of the summer in Minnesota.  When the wind blows it’s like sucking up hot cotton into your mouth.  You heave it back out and do a little gasp for relief.  Stops for a cool drink, ice cream, and anything cold becomeContinue reading “Writing Up A Storm”

Summer Writing Day #2

Gray stood on the end of the dock, swaddled in her grandmother’s quilt. Her eyes closed under her wild morning hair and her lips spread into a smile. Through her eyelids she saw the orange glow of the sun rising on the other side of the lake. Midst was rising off the calm waters. SheContinue reading “Summer Writing Day #2”

Summer Writing

Living in Minnesota there’s a line on the highways as the weekend nears that lead to the many lakes throughout the State.  More campers and tents are visible as we try to reconnect with nature and escape the noise of the city.  Trails are filled with hikers, bikers, and explorers looking for exercise and thoseContinue reading “Summer Writing”