Buckle-up, Buttercup, this ride has a lot of ups and downs! It crossed my mind that thoughts of becoming a writer are similar to the butterflies we got as kids whenever the carnival came to town. Let me set the mood... Excitement arises with flashy flyers and buzzing gossip - someone glimpsed the intriguing caravan... Continue Reading →
Just Joan…Thinking Out Loud
Realistic Fortitude Hello Friends, I wanted to pop-in this fine Tuesday evening for a wellness check. We have so much going on in the world, and in our lives these days, it is easy to find ourselves drowning in chaos. Afraid we are failing on one level or another. It comes to a point we... Continue Reading →
Indie Authors and Book Review Hostage Situations
Hello Friends, I recently encountered a problem when enthusiastically announcing I was reading another independent author’s book. I'll bet you can guess what happened. I hated the book. The Conundrum of Reviewing Other Indie Authors Writers, let’s face it, when we read a book, we are perceiving writing style, storytelling and overall composition of story... Continue Reading →
Three for Spring
Spring brings hope, happy vibes, warmer weather sprinkled with rain and sunshine. A season to delight in and so I am sharing three new haiku poems to celebrate. Hope you enjoy! 🌼 🌸 🌞 Sundress The Western wind blows Too cool on the neck of spring Sundress hangs, waiting Daffodils Yellow daffodils Dancing upon a... Continue Reading →