For the past month, I have not been able to make progress on my newest novel. Some may think of this as having writer’s block. I’m not sure I agree with that label. I keep my Work in Progress in mind at all times when I am writing. I know that I will eventually findContinue reading “Overcoming Writer’s Block: Finding Focus in Creative Stalls”
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Improving Weather Station Accuracy by Relocation
Hey, if you have been following this blog for a while, you might remember that I had a weather station on Wunderground (formerly Weather Underground). I sold that one to my neighbor and upgraded mine to this, a new technology version of the same instrument with no moving parts. But it is now in aContinue reading “Improving Weather Station Accuracy by Relocation”
Reinventing My Life Through Photography and Music
I am writing my tenth “work in progress.” In it, my main character is realizing why he exists. Hmm. I guess I am in the same boat as him. After a fulfilling life with my wife Judy for 36 years, she passed away in 2019. I was faced with the choice to move ahead withContinue reading “Reinventing My Life Through Photography and Music”
My Journey: Writing My Tenth Novel and Beyond
So, the current Work in Progress will be my tenth novel. It has occurred to me that it could be the last in a series connected by recurring characters. Maybe that is one reason I am writing it so slowly. I remember how I felt when I finished my first one. A few of myContinue reading “My Journey: Writing My Tenth Novel and Beyond”
Exploring Discovery Writing: The Journey of Storytelling
Part of Discovery Writing is a lot of fun. I get to be the first one who knows where my story is going. But that is also the hardest part, especially at the beginning of a new piece. I thought I had an idea for an overall direction for this new one before I started.Continue reading “Exploring Discovery Writing: The Journey of Storytelling”
A Haunting Reunion: Emily’s Return
An excerpt of my new Work in Progress, untitled as of now. My phone alerts me that someone is at the door. I don’t remember setting that up on my phone, although I know Emily’s house has a Ring system.I click on the notification.This can’t be.It looks like Emily, and she’s coming toward the frontContinue reading “A Haunting Reunion: Emily’s Return”
Editing Insights: Keeping Readers Guessing
I am editing “The Scene,” my ninth Work In Progress. It didn’t come out quite the way I envisioned. Still, that is what makes Discovery Writing such a challenge —and so much fun. This part is also fun. I make sure I didn’t reveal too much. This way, no reader should be able to guessContinue reading “Editing Insights: Keeping Readers Guessing”
The Scene: A Journey Through Grief and Discovery
I am nearing completion of my ninth Work in Progress. I call it “The Scene.” I used my late wife Judy’s college creative writing paper, also titled “The Scene,” as a prompt. Her Scene is here. In my story, my character, Emily, takes Judy’s place as the writer of that Scene. The Scene, as aContinue reading “The Scene: A Journey Through Grief and Discovery”
From Serenades to Solos: My Musical Evolution
When I was younger and living in San Rafael, my father occasionally serenaded us. He played guitar and sang. Most often, it was songs by Jim Reeves or Hank Williams- people like that. I say serenade us, but we were not always in the room. The sound carried to all parts of the house. OtherContinue reading “From Serenades to Solos: My Musical Evolution”
Weird technology in my world—
Currently (pun intended), I own a 2024 Prius Prime plug-in Hybrid. Soon after buying this, I found it flashing warning messages I wasn’t aware existed. My car has criticized my posture, telling me to “Sit Up!” and reminding me to pay attention by flashing “Driver Inattention Detected” on the main screen. That’s fine. It onlyContinue reading “Weird technology in my world—”
Memory is the Key 