Thursday, November 27, 2014

Signs

I haven’t meant to be an absent blogger, but events in the last weeks have demanded all of my free time. Ha! Free time! What’s that? I have traveled in and through five states. Included in my travels: a birthday celebration, a road trip, a marathon, extended house guests, rekindled friendships, and a writer’s conference. Oh, and a stint as the Assistant Director on the South Carolina Shakespeare Company’s production of King Lear! Whew! I have to say, although pretty exhausting, I loved every minute of it.

I’ve caught up a bit on my sleep and feel compelled to try to see the big picture here. This is definitely not how I usually operate. Not since my children were little, anyway. I usually try to keep events and opportunities to a dull roar. I like my quiet time. I need it to write. To stay centered. At least I thought so. So what was up that I couldn’t or wouldn’t say no?

Have you ever thought about Signs? I capitalize on purpose. I think life is full of signs. As often as we notice them, just as often we ignore them. I’m trying to assess why so much occurred in such a short time. Were they just random events or were they a sign that I have been wasting too much time? I know I have written more in the last weeks and my creativity is at a peak. What’s up with that? I don’t know, but I’m inclined to go with the flow.


See you next time:)


THE WOODS AT BARLOW BEND-NOVEMBER 2014 BOOK SELECTION

This month’s Book Selection comes from my fellow writer and friend, Jodie Cain Smith. Her novel is called The Woods At Barlow Bend. One of the things that make this book so fascinating is that it is based on true stories told to the author by her grandmother. It is a murder/mystery centered in the deep south. I have just started the novel but am already entranced by the characters, setting (which is almost like another character) and the use of language. It's available in both Kindle and paperback format. Kudos, Jodie! Check it out!