This week, I’ve been talking about characterization – or story people. How do we, as writers, make them come alive? What… Read more Character Ghosts
Late Fall Connections
Brrrrr! The cold front came through this week, and the temps have taken a dive. Luckily, the forecast calls for higher temps over the next week,
closer to our usual November highs of the low 60s in Oklahoma. Perfect weather in so many ways, brilliant blue skies and light southwesterly winds.
Many things are happening in the animal/plant world as everything prepares for the coldest part of the natural annual cycle of life. Today’s post features information about these …
Tell Me About That Character . . .
More on story people today. I truly believe that the characters are the most important part of the story. Readers… Read more Tell Me About That Character . . .
Story People
Characters – Today I’m continuing with thoughts from Margaret Coel, author of the Wind River mysteries series. (I met and… Read more Story People
My Autumn Thoughts
Now that daylight savings time has ended, we’re back in real time. Early morning light and dark evenings. Many people I know don’t care much for the
change; it’s no fun coming home from work in the dark.
But I tend to feel it’s more natural. It FEELS right to me when the temps cool off and the sun sets so early. Coming home from work – or wherever I’ve been – feels like tucking myself in bed,
but …
Cobwebs : A Suspense Novel – My Characters
As I am focusing on characterization this week in my new writing blog, today I thought I’d provide the thoughts of some… Read more Cobwebs : A Suspense Novel – My Characters
Hillerman Writers Conference
Woohoo! What an amazing three days in Santa Fe. You know, I’ve been going to conferences and learning the techniques… Read more Hillerman Writers Conference
Moon Names
This month, the full moon fall on November 17. I’ve discovered that every full moon has a name, depending on when it happens during the year. Native
Americans first gave names to these moons, and European settlers often picked those names up, or adapted them for their own purposes. Here is a list of the months of the year, and the name the
full moon has been given:
November – Beaver Moon …
Early November Skies
Lots of interesting things are happening out there in the sky above us, and the lengthening nights give sky watchers like me plenty of things to
take notice of. Here’s what’s going on:
Cassiopeia – Cassiopeia is located opposite the Big Dipper in the evening sky throughout the year, but it is brightest in November.
TotalSolarEclipse – A solar eclipse is visible in eastern North America, northeastern South America, southern Europe, and all of …
Fall poetry
Enjoy these beautiful short pieces, as the leaves change and promptly rain down around us. Wherever you live, I hope you have had the chance to
watch the leaves make their annual costume change to colors of crimson, pumpkin orange, fireglow yellow and gold. This is one of nature’s greatest gifts!
“Go, sit upon the lofty hill,
And turn your eyes around,
Where waving woods and waters wild
Do hymn an autumn sound.” …
Mary Coley Writes 