Category Archives: Writing

Steampunk Revealed: Part III

Posted on February 1, 2016 by writersandy

Certainly steamers are not to be confused with Goths, the subculture that dresses in long black coats with buckles and chains, heavy spiked boots, black-dyed hair, and makeup of white foundation, heavy eyeliner, black fingernail polish, and unusual piercings. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Revealed: Part II

Posted on January 27, 2016 by writersandy

It appears that steampunk has moved from the literary into films, clothing, hairstyles, jewelry, and rock bands. On http://www.steampunk-music.com, bands from The Aeronauts and The Clockwork Dolls to Pocketwatch and The Unextraordinary Gentlemen are listed, among hundreds. Associations, clubs, websites, … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Revealed: Part I

Posted on January 25, 2016 by writersandy

My writers’ group, Redwood Writers (a branch of the California Writers Club), is conducting a Steampunk writing contest this spring. What? Who? Never heard of it! Steampunk? That’s the inevitable reaction I get when I inform people about the contest. Steam … Continue reading →

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We Write What We Know…or Not

Posted on January 1, 2016 by writersandy

We write what we know (or see or hear). That’s the writer’s motto cliché. It’s true. In looking back at all my writing, I can see that there’s a bit of me in everything, published or not. Not major things, … Continue reading →

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A Business Model to Avoid

Posted on December 31, 2015 by writersandy

The thrill of publishing one’s first book is joyful, a dream come true, right? Oh, the anticipation of getting my children’s picture book into print and out there in the marketplace! I attended lectures, workshops, and conferences to acquire the … Continue reading →

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Writing: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Posted on January 15, 2015 by writersandy

At the New Year, writers always resolve to write more. That’s a given for me. Other than that, I’m not going to get squishy about all the other resolutions I probably ought to make. In retrospect, 2014 was generally a … Continue reading →

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Prompts Inspire Writing

Posted on October 2, 2014 by writersandy

Do you have days when you simply cannot think of a thing to write? In fact, have you ever experienced writer’s block for weeks or months? You’re brain- dead, uninspired; life is boring, you’ve heard no interesting conversations, witnessed no exciting … Continue reading →

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Secret Garden Sanctuary

Posted on September 2, 2014 by writersandy

Visualize an almost-secret space in your garden, a secluded sanctuary, even spiritual, where you can sit, stare, sleep, think, read, or sip tea. Everyone deserves such a secluded spot. And it must be a separate place where you cannot see … Continue reading →

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The Whys of Writing Kid Books

Posted on January 1, 2014 by writersandy

Happy New Year! With some author visits and readings already lined up for 2014, I’ve been thinking about those I did in 2013. They were enlightening, challenging and loads of fun! It’s the questions that get me to thinking about … Continue reading →

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No Garden-Variety Romance!

Posted on December 1, 2013 by writersandy

So you think you know about Romance? Boy meets girl, falls for girl, marries girl. While reading and reading up on the “Romance” genre, I’ve had some real eye-opening moments, or, eye-popping moments. Holy cow! Romance plots are fairly straightforward, … Continue reading →

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