I just discovered Mary Gauthier. A couple of weeks ago, I was driving home from the cities, and this song came on. It made me hold my breath. Yes, I’d have to agree. “Every living thing needs mercy now.”
Lots of Creative Ideas
Time out: I neglected to inform you that you could join Dear Reader’s Pre-Publication Club for Eve. Suzanne Beecher has previewed and enjoyed Eve, and she is offering a 5-minute portion of Eve in your e-mail inbox, free of charge, for one week, starting this past Monday the 15th. Go here to sign up. Once […]
Excerpt from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
My Aunt Mary and Uncle Ryan sent me this lovely quote about children by Kahlil Gibran. Mary sent me The Prophet years ago. It’s a book you can read over and over again…and I have, many times. The words are delicious. Savor them. They fill the soul much like chocolate (okay I couldn’t resist that…maybe […]
Marilynne Robinson’s Home
Suffice it to say, I felt a little low last night when I finished Robinson’s latest book, not because it was bad, but because it mirrored my own life so much. How to explain it? I’m not going to make any attempt to. You’ll simply have to read it. She’s an amazing writer–so concise and […]
What’s Your Style?
Everyone’s got style, whether they know it or not. Even in writing. I’m halfway through The Sound on the Page: Style and Voice in Writing by Ben Yagoda, and it’s been an enlightening read. Who knew so many authors have certain words they use all the time? Who knew some authors use italics (and parentheses) […]