“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill (1944-), travel writer I’m writing this post while I’m still in Colorado, but right now I’m in Texas! I’m near Houston, Texas, at a planning meeting for My Book Therapy, a wonderful writing community, and then I’ll be traveling to Dallas to attend the American Christian Fiction …
In Others’ Words: Silence
“Silence is one of the most effective forms of communication.” ~ Anonymous In Your Words: When did silence speak louder than words for you?
In Others’ Words: Ain’t That the Truth
“A writer is somebody for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” ~Thomas Mann (1875-1955), German novelist The more determined I was to achieve something concrete as a writer — publication — the harder it got to write. The bar was raised — by me and all the writers I learned from or who mentored me. …
In Others’ Words: Sense
“Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.” ~William James (1842-1910), American psychologist Whatever I lack in common sense, I like to think I make up in a sense of humor. And I completely embrace William Jame’s idea that my sense of humor …
In Others’ Words: Knowing
“I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.” ~Lucille Ball (1911-1989), comedian When I was younger, I thought I had to do it all. I wasted a lot of time trying to be someone I wasn’t. Case in point: From my teens to twenties, I took three sewing classes before I realized …
In Others’ Words: Why
“Why do writers write? Because it isn’t there.” ~ Thomas Berger (1924-), American novelist One of my favorite things to do is connect with other writers. I’ll be doing just that in 11 days: traveling to Texas to meet up with other writers. Hundreds of ’em! First I’ll be in Houston with the My Book Therapy (MBT) staff, planning …
And the Winner is …
Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Where in the World is Daniel?” Contest during the month of August. You all were great at guessing Daniel’s location, but only one person can win the prize package: a collection of sixteen postcards by wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelson (Remember how Daniel gave Alli a gift of a Thomas Mangelsen photograph, Maroon Bells …
Enjoy Labor Day Monday 2012!!
Enjoying a day off with family. We’ll be hiking the Incline or doing the more leisurely Barr Trail route before returning home to make pizzas on the grill. Hope y’all are enjoying your day too. Come back tomorrow for the announcement of who won the “Where in the World is Daniel?” Postcard Contest!
In Others’ Words: The Blues
“I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues.” ~Duke Ellington (1899-1974), composer & big band leader Y’all know I love quotes. I especially love the quotes that set me back on my heels and make me go, “Huh.” That’s how I reacted to what Duke Ellington said — only I smiled when I said, …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel? (Final Postcard!)
Today’s the last day of Daniel’s travels around the world! Join the “Where in the World is Daniel?” fun one last day and then come back on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, to find out who wins the prize package! Don’t forget to leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize …