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  • Progress Report October 2026

    I would like to begin this post by pointing out that I don’t typically jump into things that may affect me in a big way without a lot of research and thought. As an example, when I came up with the name “Lynne Maris” for my romance author pseudonym, I ran it through several searches.…

  • Mental Health October 2026

    Sometimes it be like that.

  • Wednesday Word September 2026

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. DROWK To droop with intense tiredness. I like this word. I feel this word deep in my bones. Very Drowky. So tired that it feels like I’m walking on a mat of vegetation…

  • ISWG September 2026

    It’s already September. Oi. This month’s question: Do you have a favorite character archetype you tend to gravitate toward in your writing? I think we all do. It’s easier to explore yourself or the things you wish you were than anything else. Essentially, you write a fan-fiction mash-up about yourself in unrealistic conditions. “What would…

  • June 2026 Wednesday Word: Tiffle

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. TIFFLE To potter about aimlessly. I do not “tiffle.” They are “side quests” and they are very important. But sometimes one must “tiffle.” Sometimes I don’t have the brain power to focus at…

  • Mental Health Wednesday June 2026

    My son landed a summer internship, which is awesome. I would’ve loved an internship at his age. It’s only for June, Monday through Friday, but it’s a great opportunity. What does not please me about this situation is my brain. In part because I feel like I have to wait to work on other things,…