Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Illusions

Dear Universe, I am challenged every day, by reality and illusions both. As a writer, though, it’s probably the illusions that give me the most grief. Pulling gossamer strings from thin air, weaving them into words that tell a story, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Angels

Guardian Muses? If there’s a market for those, I’m in! I need one! 😆 As much as we’d all like to blame our Muses on those periods of no inspiration, of writer’s block, of author meh, that’s not really fair. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Fix

The Universe is back in Romance Author mode. Don’t we, those of us who write, do exactly these things to our characters? Heroes and heroines betray/harm, makes missteps, violate trust, and create emotional disasters before we finally let them find … Continue reading →

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I’m Irish Today

My mother was a Ryan on one side and a West on the other. My dad had Welsh, Irish, Scottish, and Swedish ancestors. I grew up thinking I was probably pretty much the same, given I was adopted and the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Past and Future

When I went looking for a Universal tidbit to share today, I’m not quite sure why this one claimed my attention from those I’ve tucked back. I’ve had a few bumps in the road lately, but nothing that would cause … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Audacious Universe

I read this when it hit my in-box and I immediately thought of the characters in the Penumbra Papers. The magicks in Sade’s world refers to humans as mundanes. Humans are used for food, for sport, for amusement–depending on the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Clueless

The Universe might have a clue but me? Yeah…no. I don’t know how I talk and make sense. And when I walk? I tend to fall down. A lot. Answers? Don’t have them. Aim? I do that. Deliver? Sometimes. Deadlines … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hearts and Minds

I’m a romance writer. At the heart of each of my stories is a man and a woman who fall in love and entwine their lives together. When thinking through a book’s plot, I’m all about the action. Action is … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Works

See? This is why I’m convinced the Universe was a writer in another life…or at least has a very special affinity and understanding of those of use who are. I mean really? Doesn’t this pretty much describe the basic process … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Hummingbird Cake

When I came across this recipe from a link to Southern Living magazine’s site, I knew I wanted to share it. Growing up, this cake was our next-door neighbor’s “special” dessert and it arrived at every pot luck. Leola let … Continue reading →

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