Author Journal 3rd – 9th March 2022
Happy March, Everyone! I’ve been counting down the days for the new month to begin. I know; I’m getting over-excited and neglecting to say why. Let me start by saying I had one hell of a week working on Running the Asset.
One reason for my excitement is that my first interview went live yesterday on Marsha Ingrao’s site, alwayswrite.blog. I had a lot of fun answering her questions. If you want…
Welcome to another Spies, Lies & Digital Skies (SLDS) art challenge. Every week, I post a prompt for you to create a spy and romance-themed image. You can use PhotoShop, ArtRage, Procreate, DALL-E, MidJourney, you name it to create your masterpiece.
Last Week’s High-Speed Art Adventures
Last week’s prompt, ‘High-speed chase through a bustling city,’ was a tricky one. But, yet again, Jez and…
Welcome to week four of the Spies, Lies & Digital Skies (SLDS) art challenge. Each week, I share a prompt for you to create a spy and romance-themed image. You can use PhotoShop, ArtRage, Procreate, DALL-E, MidJourney, you name it to create your masterpiece.
Last week’s prompt, ‘An elusive double agent,’ was tough for me. Jez and Kevin reported the same struggle to get their images, but their…
Welcome to the first Spies, Lies & Digital Skies (SLDS) art challenge of February. Every week, I provide you with a prompt to create an image that combines spy and romance themes. You can create your masterpiece using tools such as PhotoShop, ArtRage, Procreate, DALL-E, MidJourney, or any other software.
Last Week’s Creative Heights: Romance on the Rooftop
Last week’s prompt, ’A romantic…
Over the past month, I’ve shared a lot about fear—so much so that I have no hesitation in sharing what I’m most scared to do. A month ago, the thought of doing anything like this was unimaginable, never mind something I’d do so readily.
Continue reading Courage: Overcoming the Fear of Expression
Everyone has complaints. These grievances are like personal signals that something in your life needs to change. It can be something small, like changing where you shop because you can’t stand the layout, or it could be significant, like needing to quit your job. The more we complain about something, the more attention we need to pay to it.
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My Early Foray into Sports
As a kid, I tried a raft of sports. Shotputt, discus, javelin… all were deemed a tad dangerous for anyone in my immediate vicinity. Eventually, I scored a place on the primary school’s girl’s football team, where I found my calling as a goalie. I always thought I’d be best out on the field, but again, it was decided that it was safer if I was tucked away in goals. Some…
Ever find yourself with a TBR pile so high it’s practically a skyscraper? Well, you’re not alone! Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, I love to read! Okay, I have a relatively narrow field of focus in each section, but I love, love, love them. Which means I’ve got two mile-high TBR piles waiting for me. From romantic suspense to historical romance in the fiction pile. And personal development,…
Finding Zen in Doing Nothing
There’s an art to doing nothing—a concept I’ve struggled to master lately. It’s a peculiar feeling for someone who’s always bowing under the pressure of an ever-growing to-do list. But, with some gentle (and not so gentle) cajoling from The Artist’s Way, I’m exploring the uncharted waters of leisure without a purpose. No crochet hooks or sewing machines in sight,…
Rediscovering Play
When life has been a whirlwind of to-do lists and work, rediscovery is the name of the game. Thanks to ‘The Artist’s Way,’ I’ve been nudged to reconnect with the joys that spark creativity and fun. So, in no particular order, here are my five go-to activities when the word ‘productivity’ needs to be shown the door.
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Capturing Canine Charm: Bear’s Photogenic Journey
My heart has always been with cats, but it has a special place for dugs. (That’s Scots for dogs.) Dogs have a unique way of wiggling their way into our hearts. And our quirky Westie, Tara Bear, was no exception. She was much more than just a pet; she was a lesson in love, patience, and the unexpected joy of life’s simple moments.
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