The Girdle of Melian

oooooooks! I'm endlessly struggling to keep up with Books Read list. This is the latest post with photos; I haven't even separated the ones I've read from the ones the kiddos have read, and the overlaps... We mostly all read the same books, except for the obviously adult ones, which are mine alone. Also, the short story “Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto, reread of the collection Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl, and Before the Leaves Fall by Clare O'Dea. Which sorts of stories have you been reading lately? Cosy ones? Thrillers? Long-lost classics? I'm always excited to hear recommendations!

nsecure Writer's Support Group Day is here! Insecure Writer's Support Group Today is Insecure Writer's Support Group Day! Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting! Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! The awesome co-hosts for the November 4 posting of the I WSG are Kalpana ,   Kim Lajevardi ,   Rebecca Douglass ,   Jennifer La...

olding patterns... Or, Waiting Mode. You know, that feeling when you have a lot to do, but you need to wait for certain things to happen first. So that unless you have a book to read while waiting, you're stuck wandering and dawdling... Last week I was gearing up for the Surrey International Writers' Conference ! More details coming soon! This week, there's Hallowe'en to plan for, and then, if all goes well, I'm off to The Wee Con 2026 ! An Our Flag Means Death convention planned for the fans, by the fans. Last year, we were in Edinburgh, this year--Glasgow! I printed some of my OFMD crosswords! Mountie! Mountie again! Sequoia! Moon! Sunrise... ...sunset! I hope you have some exciting travels planned if you'd like to!