The holidays are on their way. We like to start planning early. This year we’re doing a de-construction menu. What you do is make different dishes from traditional recipes. For instance, you might make a turkey casserole with dressing and cranberries instead of a roasted turkey with stuffing inside. You can find recipes to use or you may make up your own. I think … [Read more...]
Writing Tip~I Love Clichés
I almost called myself Daisy for this tip because I’m embarrassed to admit: I love clichés. They seem to go down like ice cream or cool water whichever you like best. A cliché can be a word, a phrase, or an idea. Many clichés come from the Bible and Shakespeare’s writing. It’s called a cliché because it’s considered old, overused, hackneyed. All my writing … [Read more...]
Join Me at Booktoberfest~Authors in the Park
Join me and nineteen other author at Booktoberfest. Authors in the Park has put together this fantastic event. It will be held October 5, 2013 in Mt. Dora, Florida 2-5 pm. It's a meet and greet that combines a Fall Festival with a Halloween theme, The authors will be dressed as one of their characters and you can choose a costume too! Visit Hidden Earth Series for … [Read more...]
Writing Tips~Silence and Thought
I come from a long line of worrywarts. I’m good at thinking about the past and the future. On the other hand, I’ve read a lot about love vs. fear, and hope vs. despair and I’ve come a long way, baby. I’ve also read a lot about meditation. At first, I was afraid of it, because I thought it was strictly an Eastern religious practice and I’d lose my will power, if I … [Read more...]