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 →
Five O’Clock Sun (a poem)
Five O'Clock Sun Video Five O'Clock Sun I am startled By voices raised,Angels, reaching Spires of my regret,Cries like doves, Flutter in shadows met,Sunlight shyly peeks, Through dustyWindow streaks Of my memories,Not as clear now As they were. Words we said, Drifting away,Your image, too Blurred to hate,I resist an itch To miss you inEmpty... Continue Reading →
Art is Freedom
Being a writer is not merely the exercise of a creative mind. As with any artist, writing is freedom of expression. Independence from the outside world. Escape from the structure of expection, and norms, into a realm where no one else has control. The great thing is, we do not need to be experts at... Continue Reading →
Just Joan…Thinking Outloud
March 16, 2022 Shortcuts ✂ Human nature, in our fast-paced world, is to want things to happen fast. We have short attention spans, as well as patience, these days. Gone are the days when we waited with excitement for things to eventually happen. Twenty years ago, we even waited with heightened anticipation for AOL to... Continue Reading →