Monthly Archives: November 2013

27 November 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Thankful seems to be the word of the week, and I am . I’m thankful for: blue skies, sunshine, prairie grasses waving in the wind, bulls bellowing for their breakfast, horses looking for treats, wash machines that do the work … Continue reading →

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25 November 2013

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Sally Gerard

What writer isn’t inspired by their everyday world? I can see my characters walking and talking right outside my windows. When I ride, so do they; sometimes it feels kind of crowded here.

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22 November 2013

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Steel gray is the only way to describe the sky this morning. The sun was scheduled to come up, but the clouds never got the memo to clear out. I love mornings like this though; there is something so peaceful … Continue reading →

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21 November 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Woke up in the middle of the night to winter. I knew that north wind was not going to be pleasant to run in. If I force myself out of bed in the dark to run, should I not also … Continue reading →

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19 November 2013

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Sally Gerard

I’m thinking about settings today. This photo was taken in front of the best cafe in Allenspark, Colorado. Can you imagine a scene in whatever you are writing happening here? I can.

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15 November 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Writing yesterday had me totally frustrated with my characters. Why can’t they just tow the line? And why can’t I just write without second guessing them? Seriously.

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13 November 2013

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Sally Gerard

I think that this is Indian’s version of a video game. He sees all the heifers between his ears and decides how he is going to herd them. He loves working cattle! Indian could totally be the main character in … Continue reading →

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12 November 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Sally Gerard

People ask me why horses? in science fiction? And I say, why not? If there are other planets that are habitable or that we go and “homestead” in the future, why wouldn’t there be horses? We have to have agriculture … Continue reading →

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8 November 2013

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Sometimes writing is such hard work. I am pushing myself to trounce that little naysayer who perches on my shoulder oozing negative thoughts. Just get it out first, revise later. I love this shadow shot!

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5 November 2013

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Sally Gerard

I’m working to keep up with my NaNoWriMo goals with difficulty! I really need a writing space inside; the barn is too cold this time of year, and not really so practical. I need a desk, windows, and a door … Continue reading →

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