The Christmas Debate
When I was littleLike the little ones here todayI used to wish that Christmas was everydayCouldn’t wait to see what recitation I had to sayAnd the […]
Yule Dreams
Come, snow!Dance across my window and carry my soul to the heavens.I am so tired of this fight andneed the feel of lace and sweetness across […]
Feast Bouquet
My gratitude flows free this morn,for blessings doth abound;from grandparents to babies born,familial love surrounds. An open ear or warm embrace,a laugh or helping hand;we all […]
A Rose For My Love
A sharp push made her trip over her long skirt and stumble to the counter. “Go on, Nellie,” her mother hissed. “You serve him.” Flushing under […]
A Day of Four Suns
On a white May morning, my neighbour, an honourable secretary of our residents’ welfare association, is watering his small outdoor garden with a hose pipe. Among […]
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November 6, 2021
Earlier this month, I mentioned my process for writing 10,000 words in less than four hours. I thought I’d give you the full run-down. May it help some of you as you tackle your NaNoWriMo 2021 writing goals this year!
November 5, 2021
NaNoWriMo 2021 will be the first time I enter this arena. It feels like I am entering the Octagon of writing. Join me to see if I survive the journey.
November 4, 2021
While I am not about to question Shakespeare on his famous line, I am a names person, and that means they are vastly important to me, no matter what the aroma! Names of characters, names of bands, book and song titles…you name it, I’ve got a list of at least three or four hundred ideas. And the list grows longer every day. Good character names are vital for powerful novels.
November 3, 2021
Every person who writes a novel is crazy. We are the captains of leaky ships who believe the rigging will be mended, the crew will not mutiny, the sky will return. There is something inside us that demands we make sail, that points us directly into the hurricane.
November 2, 2021
November 1, 2021
Tips to help you get started on NaNoWriMo day 1, November 1, 2021.
October 31, 2021
Who was the first woman to fly around the world? That’s right…not Amelia Earhart. It was, in fact, our editor-in-chief’s grandmother, Jerrie Mock. We’d like to […]
October 30, 2021
Rinsing the coffee pot on a Friday night, swirling hot water into glass,
it is funny how I revert to Friday nights almost twenty years ago...
October 25, 2021
If you’re a Harry Potter fan or have one in your life who’s interested in cocktails, this is a nicely packaged way to bring the Wizarding World to your table. Cheers!
October 25, 2021
It’s almost here! NaNoWriMo 2021 is just 6 days away. Oh, that glorious, wondrous time when we put aside all reason and write an entire novel draft in 30 days or less. Here are a few things I do each year to get myself ready, to keep myself motivated, and to get that winner’s badge.
October 24, 2021
Thus far, each Ahmad tea variety that I’ve tried, I have loved. September’s tea is no exception. The Lemon & Lime Twist is delicious! For any citrus lover who drinks black tea, this is definitely a must try. The fact that it’s affordable is pretty nice, too.
October 23, 2021
"Many call you various names, but hearing the rustle of leaves in your coat, I called the mottled gold light, Rufus."
October 18, 2021
Since that year, I’ve been committed to staying active all November long each year. I thought I’d share some of my tips and tricks here for fellow NaNo-ers who might need a little help in their own journey.
October 18, 2021
Not sure how to get your butt in the chair to keep writing during NaNoWriMo? Check out these unique rewards and consequences one writer’s group uses to keep themselves motivated.
October 16, 2021
The wide canyon-like rift that divided humanity was caused by strong faith in gods and whose was superior.
October 15, 2021
Our first open-submission issue of the MockingOwl Roost is now live! Within the pages, you'll find poetry, short fiction, inspiration pieces, a "how-to" for NaNoWriMo participants, and much more. Enjoy!
October 12, 2021
Emotional widows aren’t seen. It is like having an invisible illness. People can't see it, therefore it's difficult to pin down...
October 12, 2021
It’s written with such passion, and truth that you can feel what each character is going through. And as a result, I found that it took an emotional toll on me and was hard to read at times. Hard or not, I had to find out what happened next.
October 11, 2021
Here are some things I’ve done to create that writing space for myself even in the midst of: being married and sharing a studio apartment with another NaNo-er, having no office, and having no place to “go to” for writing, and working from home full-time.
October 9, 2021
