Ever agree to pet sit for a friend? As a writer, I envisioned quiet writing time away from my life’s interruptions. I packed up my writing instruments: computer, manuscript, notes, and favorite pen. As a writer, I have my superstitions. Like an athlete, I rely on a good luck charm, my special pen to write …
My empty nest is full again. Both kids are home for an indeterminate period while they seek employment. Having them home isn’t the issue-it’s having them home with their own schedules. When they were in school, my writing life was bound by their calendar. From September to June, mid-morning to mid-afternoon was mine. Creatively speaking, …
Life cycles, schedules, and the writing gods by Lani Longshore Read More »
I’ve always wanted to pitch a home decorating show called “Like You’re Really Going To Do That.” The concept is to take all the fashionable ideas designers spit out and see how they stand up to real life. The idea came to me when my reaction to a bathroom makeover wasn’t “oh, how pretty” but …
Welcome Paula Chinick, President for the 2012-2013 term. Congratulations, Paula!
With the publishing world in turmoil over the future of paper books – real books to many of us – I started thinking about the first great revolution in publishing. The printing press brought book ownership to the masses, which is good. Literacy spread; also good. There was a down side, however. While the Bible …
At least they aren’t shooting at us by Lani Longshore Read More »
Time to say goodbye as my second presidential term ends. Perhaps, so long is a more appropriate signoff because I’m following the steps of other past presidents, accepting a new volunteer role. See you around.
March is resplendent with green. From dewy reflections of fresh blades of grass to leaping leprechauns and shamrocks, spring warms the winter chill. A caravan of sentences becomes poetry. Pen strokes or clicks of computer keys embody a novel. These gems of new life bloom at Tri-Valley Writers. Violet Carr Moore
December stirs nostalgic reflections of yesterday and brings dreams for tomorrow. This season demands choices. Tall tree? Small tree? No tree? Mall shopping or online? Stay home or travel? If you’re a writer, you could be juggling these cold-weather options while you pen warmhearted Mother’s Day stories. Perhaps you’re curled by a glowing fireplace, editing …
December 2011 President’s Message from Violet Carr Moore Read More »
Ghosts and goblins vanish at midnight October 31st when my protagonist and friends spring to life with first clicks of National Novel Writing Month contest. I’ll push new characters in a 1,667 words daily dash while my critique group improves those from a previous plot. First-win protagonist will will cheer me as I pitch that …
November 2011 President’s Message from Violet Carr Moore Read More »
Change is good! New meeting place. New time. Cost slashed in half.
