Category Archives: Autumn Colors

WHERE WRITING IDEAS COME FROM – PART THREE

Posted on December 7, 2014 by

My last two blog entries were about the inspiration for my first two books, Autumn Colors, and In Her Mother’s Shoes. Today I will show an example of authors branching out from imaginary variations on their own life stories. The … Continue reading →

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WHERE DO WRITING IDEAS COME FROM?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by

I’m often surprised by the number of people who ask me where I get my ideas for novels. To me, they come naturally – life experiences, special people, news stories – ideas are everywhere. For example, the idea for my first novel, … Continue reading →

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Best Chronicle Book Fair Ever!

Posted on November 1, 2013 by

Talk with authors, booksellers, publishers and enjoy the ambiance of downtown Glens Falls. Click on the link for details! Chronicle Book Fair Flier

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Come to the Chronicle Book Fair!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by

Whether you are an author wanting to show off and sell your books, or a reader relishing a literary feast, mark your calendars for November 3, 2013 between 11a.m. and 4p.m. for the Chronicle Book Fair. This event, held annually … Continue reading →

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PERSONAL DISCIPLINE: AS IMPORTANT AS TIME

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

For months I have been looking forward to my retirement date. For me, retirement equated to inheriting a lot of time that I didn’t own before. That time belonged to my employer. I still work part time, but the schedule … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF DESCRIPTION

Posted on August 9, 2013 by

I’ve just finished The Midwife of Hope River by Patricia Harman. I read hundreds of books in a year. I enjoy a lot of them, and finish others only because I have an obsession about finishing any book I start. … Continue reading →

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COUNTDOWN TO RETIREMENT

Posted on July 29, 2013 by

Everybody does retirement in their own way. With mine bearing down on me in less than a month, I’ve been giving this a lot of thought. In the “old days”, that is for the Depression-era generation and before, most people … Continue reading →

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