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Category: Writing

  • January 2026 Word: Vastidity

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. VASTIDITY Vastness. Shakespeare, Measure for Measure I can’t say this out loud unless I say it very slowly, carefully annunciating every syllable. I think that’s why I actually don’t like this word that…

  • January 2026 IWSG

    January 7 question – Is there anything in your writing plans for 2026 that you are going to do that you couldn’t get done in 2025? Oh, honey. I’m still trying to figure out what I’m supposed to do for today. Planning for the future is a bit much, don’t you think? I did publish…

  • Progress Report November 2026

    We have discovered that a large portion of the problems I’m having formatting my manuscripts is because my laptop is old, and Scribus is apparently a memory hog. Notice I said “a large portion of the problems.” The rest of the problems seem to be my ability to copy paste cut and format in a…

  • IWSG November 2025

    November 5 question – When you began writing, what did you imagine your life as a writer would be like? Were you right, or has this experience presented you with some surprises along the way? If we go back in time to elementary or even high school, I dreamt I would be the next Richard…

  • Progress Report October 2025

    When you get that first Automatic Remittance Notice declaring that a company has deposited money into your account in accordance with your contract earnings, it’s a really cool feeling. “Ah, yes,” you think, kicking back in your most comfy chair, wearing a smoking jacket, monster feet slippers, and holding a bubble pipe in hand. “Of…

  • IWSG October 2025

    October 1 question – What is the most favorite thing you have written, published or not? And why? It’s October already? Guh. Wasn’t I still trying to process the summer to-do list stress last week? The to-do list that never made it to the got-done list? Like get my body into spooky-season shape? I’m pretty…