I’ve been reading and writing all day. Normally, when I start reading a book I stop writing, at least for a day or two until I finish reading the book. I like to get wrapped up in what I read. Usually, I power through books quickly, totally immersed in the story with no thought for writing or… Read More Reading and Writing
This post is for me, a reminder to listen to music more often. I love music, but I go on silent binges where I don’t listen to music for days, not even in the car. I consider it my thinking time. I get lost in my thoughts, writing. Music and lyrics would only distract me. I tried listening… Read More Soundtracks
Where were we when we went walking that white winter, wandering wisp-like without worry? Were we wandering through time? Wishing for a warmer future while wading through the past? Were we happy? Was it a waking dream, shared between two lovers? Was that dreamy white winter real at all? Or it is the cold that I… Read More An experiment in Words
Something I find incredibly funny is the fact that I sometimes mimic the small actions of characters that I write about. I do it intentionally to make sure that I got the details right about what I wrote. If there is some new thought, sensation, or description that I can add to my work as a result… Read More Experiencing life thanks to fictional characters
Lately I’ve been feeling like I have so many things that I want to do, and so many ways that I want to spend my time, that I can’t get it all done. We feel like that at certain times in our lives more than others, times when there are time constraints placed on us. School, work, childbearing… Read More Never enough time
May and June are months full of celebration for my family. Sometimes the sugar intake can be excessive, but there is never too much fun to be had. Its fun to lift one person up on one special day, and let them know how important and special they are. I think one of the most… Read More Life is sweet
I go back and forth between being intimidated and enthusiastic about the publishing process. I’ve spent all day reading articles about finding the right editor for your book. It doesn’t make sense to feel intimidated and scared at the same time that I am excited and enthusiastic about going through the publishing process. It is what… Read More Intimidated and enthusiastic
I love watching storms in the distance. I love when the feel and fragrance of a thunderstorm are near you, but the rain and lightning aren’t. There is something serene about it, knowing there is chaos within eyesight while you’re living in peace. There may be a sense of urgency felt from the sight, knowing you need… Read More Storms rolling in
As a writer, I find myself searching the internet for the most random information. I’ve done research into cliff diving, wrongful death lawsuits, and just now, vomiting. I’ll go ahead and reveal that the character in question likewise does an internet search because [the character] wants to appear to have the flu. Whats even more fun than… Read More Searching for ways to vomit
I studied history. I mean I really studied history. I got two university degrees in the subject. One thing that always fascinated me was how people were described as being ‘a teacher,’ ‘a builder,’ ‘a brewer,’ as if that thing was all that they were in life. Read any biography, and you’ll find your subject’s parents or other relatives described in such a way. There may be a few words about their kind personality or their good looks, but in general all we read about is their profession.… Read More I think I’d like to be…
R.Q. Woodward 