“And there ain't no talkin' to this manHe's been tryin' to tell me soIt took a while to understand the beauty of just letting goCause it would take an acrobat, I already tried all thatI'm gonna let him fly”~Patty Griffin I live each day as if I belong to him. But I come home to … Continue reading I’m Gonna Let Him Fly
A Thousand Years
I Miss You Today
I miss you today. I miss you often. Some days hit a little different though. Today it's the sound of your voice and how I feel when you look at me - in that way you do - that I'm missing. The way you look at me always knocks me a little off center. Mostly … Continue reading I Miss You Today
Fiction Friday: One Way or Another
Here's another excerpt from my novel, A Thousand Years. On Friday evening, after we'd stuffed ourselves with pizza and we’re comfy in our favorite spots in the family room, watching a movie, Gray came through the front door. Total chaos ensued, as he was a whole week early. I always love seeing him like this … Continue reading Fiction Friday: One Way or Another
Like Coming Home – An Excerpt from A Thousand Years
Here is an excerpt from A Thousand Years. 2003 Dearest Graham, It is untamed. Wild and unplanned. I wake deep in thought, recalling the mornings in the Redwoods - the air cold and damp. There was nothing around but the untouched forest. Standing there, facing the west, I saw the Pacific resting between the hills … Continue reading Like Coming Home – An Excerpt from A Thousand Years
Novel Progress
Recent weeks have been challenging on the writing front. But the novel inspiration has kicked back into high gear again, so I'm looking forward to spending time this weekend on getting through a huge portion of my remaining edits (for the second draft). I thought I'd share a notes on my novel progress.1. I am … Continue reading Novel Progress
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