Wild With Child Anthology almost out!

I just got an email from the editor of the Wild with Child anthology to say it is almost out. I can't wait to see it, my own story after all this time, and all the other stories. Even thinking about my story, the Adventures of John One Eye, reminds me of an earlier time in my family's life, when my son was young and we used to play make believe. John One Eye was a made up pirate whose adventures took us all over the island in search of his treasurers.

Make believe is something which we writers delight in, but which many people give up as life progresses. Why is that? make believe makes the world a richer place, especially when we can share it with others, bringing a bit of magic into their lives too.

Writing Group

I'm just waiting for the ladies in my writing group to arrive. This is a weekly ritual, this writing together, and one I wouldn't miss for all the writing time in the world. There is something about the time we spend together that is more inspiring than anything else I do. That includes long walks along the ocean or hot spa style baths or fast invigorating music. Well, maybe my life just isn't that inspiring, but I don't think so. I think that belonging to a group of like minded women is special. We encourage each other, we're each other's cheering section, we catch each other when those pesky rejection letters turn worse than pesky, we rejoice when they turn to acceptance. We read each others' writing with critical eyes, we read each others' writing with love. There's nothing like it. Really.

communications in retrograde?

Has it been difficult these past few days to communicate with those close to you? That's how this week's horiscope starts. Makes me reevaluate my view of astrology, because the answer this week is YES. Communicaition misfirings happening all over the place. With friends, family and colleagues. What's going on? is something in retrograde? Sheesh. So appologies to all those I mis communicated with. Must be something in the stars.

house concerts

I went to a house concert last night. What a fantastic way to share music. It was so intimate and interactive. The musician told stories and we responded, asked questions, added to the stories. He sang, and when we knew the words we sang along. It was great. I wonder if we can recreate that for writers. Readings in public places are good, but what about house readings. Salons, I think they are called.
Here the reader reads to an audience who is not separated from them by a stage or even a podium necessarily. It can just be people in a living room. What a great way to build up a small following. Maybe I'll try it one of these days.

new term starting

New term starting today. How does time go by so fast? Too much to do... so this is a little mini post. I came across this interesting article the other day. Thought I would post it here. Enjoy.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/business/10mba.html?pagewanted=all