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 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 …
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 …
I ran out of spoons on Monday when forces combined to make my normal day, mentally three times longer than usual. There were some physical challenges as well. All of which resulted in this writer feeling like she had been run over by a semi. A semi that backed up and did it again and …
Two weeks in France and I was writing everyday. I am twenty pages and a few plot wholes away from a finished draft of The Devil's Due. I wrote well when I was away from my writing desk.
Some quick thoughts on writing and getting where you want to be in life.
Recently, I read "Becoming..." by Michelle Obama and it has helped me to not only see the former First Lady in a new light, but look at my own story with less judgement and more honesty. How did I become a woman who not only embraces her curves but also her gray and silver hair? …
Actions are votes for the type of person that you want to be. I heard this on a newscast on New Year's Day. The brief interview was about how to make your resolutions a reality. Small actions leading to better habits was the gist of the conversation. If you want to lose weight don't think …
Failure is as constant as change in life. Fear of failure is even more constant. We've all failed countless times. The hoilday season is no expection. New Year's comes and there is a push to evaluate our lives. Vague proclamations abound as many promise to lose weight, get their financial house in order and perhaps …
This last year has been rockiest of my life. In early July 2017, I wrote about my heartbreak when my relationship of over a decade ended. By early August, I had decided to move. It was a long time coming; little of the move had to do with my Ex. He only helped in determining …
Lucinda Rose 