Monthly Archives: July 2014

What limits you?

“A negative outlook is more of a handicap than any physical injury.” ― Christopher Paolini   I spent a lifetime working in healthcare.  The rehab specialists always assured me that attitude rather than physical disability was the limiting factor in … Continue reading

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Developing Your Voice

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” ― Helen Keller   Sometimes, just when we first set out to be writers, we grope around in the dark, we stumble and many … Continue reading

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Writing for children

  “Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice.” ― Charles F. Kettering   No greater advice for a writer than to simply observe others.  This is how the astute writer … Continue reading

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Cross Genre Writing

“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” ― Satchel Paige There’s a lot to be said for celebrating your inner child. For those of us who write fiction, the ability to celebrate all stages … Continue reading

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Moving Forward

“True courage is being afraid, and going ahead and doing your job anyhow, that’s courage what courage is.” ― Norman Schwarzkopf I’ve written before about courage, and about fear.  You all know that I am intimately familiar with both.  Of … Continue reading

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