Monthly Archives: September 2013

30 September 2013

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Isn’t it amazing how a writer can follow the suffering of their characters and be helpless to do anything about it? I mean, I could end it and make it all rosy and sunny, but the pen will not cooperate … Continue reading →

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27 September 2013

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Sally Gerard

On the brink of October, the morning is definitely fall like: fog, wet, cold. Some gremlin came in the night and pulled one of the insulators away from the post so the wire was hanging. I fixed that and put … Continue reading →

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Who’s Driving: Character, Action or Setting

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Who’s Driving: Character, Action or Setting.

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25 September 2013

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Honeycombs…I’m thinking of the cereal. It is so sweet and tasty with coffee and no milk. If you go out for an early morning ride, the lovely little yellow pieces fit nicely in a pocket for munching. When I write, … Continue reading →

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23 September 2013

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Gentle rain showers this morning and cold…so grey and windy…so much writing could be done, but alas, I must go to work. Sigh.

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20 September 2013

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Lately I’ve been doing a lot of contemplating about “my perfect writing space.” My wish list includes: surrounded by windows, large space with comfortable desk and chair, open, airy, rich tones in walls and floor (maybe wood, or plush carpet), … Continue reading →

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Java Junkie #110

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Java Junkie #110.

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18 September 2013

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Sally Gerard

I’m beginning to dream at night with the characters in my new novel. Jess and Sam have taken over my night wandering. This happened to me with Isa as well. My morning run is consumed with them too. This particular … Continue reading →

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16 September 2013

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Sometimes it is force game with writing. I have to set a timer and keep writing no matter what comes out of the pen until finally I find myself caught up in what is happening in the story and the … Continue reading →

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13 September 2013

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Friday the 13th…my students are very into this kind of superstition, but I’m not apt to fall into the “Oh that happened because it’s Friday the 13th” mode. Are you? I wonder about my Isa character…she isn’t much for superstition, … Continue reading →

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