Tall palm trees watchingSun sprayed starry seaRippling onto sandy shoreTiny piece of paradiseInspiration overload I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! I’m spending a few days by the beach with my daughter and grandchildren. More pictures tomorrow!
Tag Archives: Inspiration
#IWSG Why do I write what I write? @TheIWSG #amwriting #WWWBlogs #amwriting
This post was written in response to the Insecure Writer’s Support Group monthly (first Wednesday of every month) blog hop to where writers express thoughts, doubts and concerns about our profession. By the way, all writers are invited to join in! Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSGContinue reading “#IWSG Why do I write what I write? @TheIWSG #amwriting #WWWBlogs #amwriting”
Harvest Moon in Cobalt Sky #Haiku
Slowly, Silently, Moon glides across cobalt sky, Bursting with my dreams. **** You all know how I love the moon because it energises and inspires me. In fact, my most popular all-time post is The Moon in Jane Eyre, and I have many poems inspired by this extraordinary planet. Check out yesterday’s blogpost if youContinue reading “Harvest Moon in Cobalt Sky #Haiku”
Writers in #Autumn #Tanka
Writers in Autumn Season of Memories, Weighing heavy on our hearts, Bursting to be told, Minds whirl with inspiration, Words pour out like aged wine. **** Welcome back to my blog! I hope you’ve been coping well with the uncertain and unexpected times we’ve all had to deal with. Some challenging situations have come myContinue reading “Writers in #Autumn #Tanka”
#WordlessWednesday ‘Sometimes’ #poetry
Sometimes the sun’s gone, hiding behind fluffy, cloudy sky. Sometimes the rain comes, bringing a fresh start to a new day. Sometimes stormy days wipe out stagnant, sluggish, stuffy air. Sometimes the weather must change before it can get better. Sometimes you need to remember we’re counting on you to shine through. For A.
#MondayBlogs ‘Write from the heart’ #WritingTips @BathFlashAward #FlashFiction
I was recently browsing the Bath Flash Awards website when I came across an interview with this edition’s (March-June 2019) Flash Fiction Award Judge, Christopher Allen. You can read the whole interview here. It was the final question and answer that has mesmerised me all weekend. I quote the question and answer here: Any finalContinue reading “#MondayBlogs ‘Write from the heart’ #WritingTips @BathFlashAward #FlashFiction”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Forest Bathing’ #99Words #MondayBlogs
This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to write a story about forest bathing. You can use the Japanese term, Shinrin Yoku. Check out other entries or take part yourself! Inspirational Walks The Verger at Rochester Cathedral heard the author’sContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Forest Bathing’ #99Words #MondayBlogs”
#Writerslife #Haiku Inspiration #amwriting
I took this picture and wrote the following haiku, a few minutes ago, this evening, when I looked up from my desk, as I was enthusiastically writing the last chapters of the first draft of my fourth novel. Inspiration Subtle and intense. My heart quivers, my head whirls. That fleeting moment… **** There areContinue reading “#Writerslife #Haiku Inspiration #amwriting”
#NationalPoetryMonth ‘Let it Flow’ #inspiration #amwriting #poem
Today I offer you a poem I’ve written for one of my best friends, artist Anna Overbury Sujar. We were recently sitting by the beach, chatting about inspiration and the process of creating a picture or a poem. When I returned home, I wrote this poem for her, for me, for you, for everyone whoContinue reading “#NationalPoetryMonth ‘Let it Flow’ #inspiration #amwriting #poem”
#AtoZChallenge ‘L’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘The Lightest Touch’ #NPM17 #amwriting #poem #inspiration
This year to celebrate National Poetry Month and to take part in the April A-Z Blogging Challenge, I’ll be posting two poems a day, one written by me and another poem written by one of my favourite poets. The title or first word of both poems will begin with the corresponding letter in the BloggingContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘L’ #NationalPoetryMonth ‘The Lightest Touch’ #NPM17 #amwriting #poem #inspiration”
Rereading Jane Eyre 