Last night, I watched the Capital stormed by protesters. As men and women who call themselves Patriots broke their way into the Capital building, I shook my head and felt something inside me break.
Author: rosereads
A writer, a poet and all around book lover. I write for the same reason that I read, because it fills my life with joy and meaning. Books and a love of words has given me a career and once a trip abroad.
A dear friend suggested that I turn my love of books into this blog. So, here we are. As a full time teacher, you can expect me to do my homework and post at least once a week.
Finishing
The best writing advice that I have taken from heart to practice is to finish what I start. Currently, that means finishing a second edition of my first book, Blood Child (with the help of a fabulous editor), working on the rewrites of another project and finishing many of the books I started to read …
No More Resolutions
Let's stop pretending that they work for everyone. Or that they are a great idea to change our bad habits. Let's start getting smart about the things we want to change or need to accomplish. 2020 threw everyone for a loop. Over 1.78 million people have died worldwide. The plans that we had for the …
Three Lessons for the New Year
The End of 2020 The days and hours of 2020 are coming to an end. But, before you get on your knees to welcome 2021, remember it isn't over. The horrors of this year aren't going to evaporate at the stroke of midnight. The virus will still be with us even while the vaccine gives …
Pennies on the Ground
Coming into work, I saw a penny on the ground. It was tails up, bad luck. But then the words of one of my godfather's rung in my ears, "Who am I tell the universe that I don't need money?" Or abundance. So I picked it up That penny sat on my desk at home …
How Not to Give Up
When I asked for a blog topic, this isn't the one I was thinking of, but the one I was thinking was leading me down a self-indulgence path. Something I don't need. So here goes. How I haven't given up? Or How not to give up when the Universe keeps smacking you in the face. …
The Writer and Balance
The days have grown dramatically shorter in my mountain home. The sun was setting as we walked the dogs. The Autumn Equinox is upon us and it at this time of year that I think of what I will banish my from my life. The idea is to banish something in the fall that holds …
The Writer and the Stress Monster
The start of school this year as been harder than usual. I haven't gotten much writing done in the last five weeks. I haven't gotten much done at all. No going to the gym, keeping up with family or working around the house. I go in early and I leave late and nothing seems to …
Three Movie Weekend
Three movies, one weekend and one exhausted writer. Strangely, it was the exhaustion which enabled the movie watching along with Amazon Prime. Movie 1: Late Night staring Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling and John Lithgow. This is the movie that started the spree. Emmy Thompson is on fire as the failing talk show, Katherine Newbury. …
Writing Sans Clothing
I write naked. I write semi-clothed and sometimes just in my little black robe. The point is I write. Sometimes I write with wine although this can be dangerous as if the muse doesn't kick in quickly I end up with an empty bottle of wine and only a few dozen words to show for …
Lucinda Rose 