Category Archives: Excerpt
Day 23: Homecoming
Last weekend, we attended the Avon Lake High School Homecoming Parade. I love this supportive little community. Not only did the high school participate, so did the elementary and middle schools, dance squads, the police and fire departments, Boy Scouts, … Continue reading
Day 19: Virtue Vignette – Transcendence
Steve has an old, well-worn, multi-Post-It-notated book called Character Strengths and Virtues by Christopher Peterson and Martin E.P. Seligman. It may be a book written primarily for those studying psychology or social work, but to a writer, it’s an interesting … Continue reading
Day 16: The Ingenuity of a Goody-Two-Shoes
I had fun writing a “Spring” scene today. I’ve mentioned before that my memoir is a work of creative non-fiction. Since much of the story takes place 2-5 decades ago, I don’t remember a lot of the non-fiction details, such … Continue reading
The “Me” in My Characters
Today, I read the following quote on Facebook: Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will. … Continue reading
The 7-7-7 Game
Last night, I was tagged by Heather Davis to participate in the following challenge: Go to page 77 of your own book or manuscript. Count down seven lines. List the seven lines that follow. Tag seven friends to do the … Continue reading
