Tag Archives: Linda Apple
One Question – With Guest, Linda Apple
Welcome to Episode 2 of my ever-changing series, “One Question.” My guest this month is my very good friend, Linda Apple, author of BOWWOW! Book of Winston’s Words of Wisdom, her latest book. Linda and I chatted about writing and … Continue reading
Empathy – A Cure for Our Ills
What makes you love a book? For me, it’s the author’s ability to draw me into the character. If I can sink into a character’s mind and see the world through her eyes, feel her joys, sorrows, anger, passion, love … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 22 (Imperfection)
Wabi-sabi–the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection. Simple, slow, and uncluttered, it reveres authenticity above all. There’s a story behind the cracks and imperfections you see in picture of the vessel above. I bought this vase because of the … Continue reading
Creative Characterization
It’s been a goal of mine to develop a workbook based on the workshops I’ve taught on creative ways to develop characters. Thanks to nagging motivation by my dear friend, Linda Apple, I’ve been working on that goal for several months … Continue reading
The “Other” Things I Learned
Every year I attend OWFI, I learn something new. This year was no different. In each workshop I attended, I learned something. However, I don’t think I can re-cap those workshop tidbits any better than Theresa Hupp did in her … Continue reading
Monday Morning Mashup: 07/09/12
MASH-UP A creative combination or mixing of content from different sources. For this morning’s mashup, I thought I’d do something a little different and post the newsletter for the upcoming August 18 meeting for Ozarks Writers League. We have two … Continue reading
Monday Morning Mashup: 07/09/12
MASH-UP A creative combination or mixing of content from different sources. For this morning’s mashup, I thought I’d do something a little different and post the newsletter for the upcoming August 18 meeting for Ozarks Writers League. We have two … Continue reading
Monday Morning Mashup: 5/14/12
MASH-UP A creative combination or mixing of content from different sources. Good grief. It’s been a month since I posted my last mashup. I have all kinds of excuses about how busy I’ve been, and though true, that’s what they are . . . excuses. I must … Continue reading
Monday Morning Mashup: 5/14/12
MASH-UP A creative combination or mixing of content from different sources. Good grief. It’s been a month since I posted my last mashup. I have all kinds of excuses about how busy I’ve been, and though true, that’s what they are . . . excuses. I must … Continue reading
I Love to Laugh
It’s been a long time since I made my last post due to a very busy couple of weeks. The OWFI Story Weavers Conference was a huge success thanks to Linda Apple, Patty Stith and an army of wonderful volunteers. … Continue reading
