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Who Writes What’s Written?
“Did you ever start a piece of writing and forget about it, only to be surprised when you found it and read it?”I asked this question because several things rather caught me off-guard when I started writing longer stories. I … Continue reading
Posted in authors, big plans, Books, characters, childhood, creating scenes, decisions, dialogue, editing, experiences, imagination, inspiration, memories, Miscellaneous, novels, plots, reading, subplots, Tonette Joyce, What if, writers, writing
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My Mind to Your Mind
Not really a Vulcan mind-meld, but it’s “Free” week and I will ask a question that I have been pondering: How much of the “WHY” of what a character does is important to a story? With all that I have … Continue reading
Posted in authors, big plans, Books, characters, creating scenes, decisions, dialogue, editing, experiences, Family, free week, imagination, Life, Miscellaneous, plots, protagonists, romantic suspense, Tonette Joyce, writing
Tagged leaving it to readers' imaginations, psychology, Show-don't-tell, target audiences
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Four-By-Four
This week: “The best four words that describe you”. YIKES. (That one could be a choice!) Since I will have to make a stab and do some spoul-searching, let’s go with 1) HONEST Yes, I am honest. I hate lying. … Continue reading
Posted in Daily life, decisions, experiences, Family, helping others, hobbies, Life, Miscellaneous, Random thoughts, Tonette Joyce, writing
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Looking in the Mirror
Our Wednesday Fox asked, “What four words best describe you?” I took some time to mull this over. Ten months ago, I might have chosen different words. These days, I’m learning to stay at home more and making do with … Continue reading
Oh, Brother! Try This On For Size.
Question of the week, in this time of COVID: Once it’s safe to do so, what’s the first thing you want to do that you haven’t been able to do in the last 10-12 months? This is too easy: I … Continue reading
Posted in big plans, Daily life, decisions, experiences, Family, food, memories, shopping, Tonette Joyce
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Makin’ Music With My Friends
Happy New Year! The past ten months have presented many challenges for most of us. I’m fortunate in that I’m able to connect with my loved ones electronically, and it’s enough for me. Although my routine has changed sharply and … Continue reading
Posted in author's life, Daily life, Dealing with stress, experiences, hobbies, Life, Music, Patricia Kiyono, using talents
Tagged After the virus, Back to normal, someday, Things I miss
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Changes, But Not All for the Worse
So, in the time of COVID, how will our holidays be different? I can imagine that it has touched all of your celebrations, but take heart, with a story below. If you need to be uplifted, feel free to skip … Continue reading
Posted in America, big plans, childhood, Christmas, decisions, experiences, Family, food, friends, helping others, Holiday, holidays, inspiration, Life, memories, Tonette Joyce, traditions
Tagged Christmas changes, Family communications, Family history, Missing family, Moving away from family
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