Category Archives: goals

Promptly Writing Romances

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

The question(s) this week: Why do you write romance? What prompted you to write in the romance genre? “Prompted” is the perfect word. Actually, never in my life would I have expected to write a romance novel. Not. Ever. I … Continue reading →

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Moving Dreams

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

This week’s question: “Have you ever considered moving to a warmer/better climate? If so, where would you consider going?” Oh, yes indeed, I have dreamt! I would not have said that when I was young. I grew up outside of … Continue reading →

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From Captain Kangaroo to Stephen King

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

The question of the week is: Which celebrity do you wish would hold up one of your published books on a national stage (or TV) and say, “Hey, everybody should read this!”? I am not someone who is in awe … Continue reading →

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Fifty Favorites for 2017: Part Twelve

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

Merry Christmas! I hope you all are enjoying a blessed holiday, doing what pleases you, and surrounded by people you love. My hubby and youngest daughter and I are having a quiet day, since the other four children are celebrating with … Continue reading →

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Readers

Posted on June 30, 2017 by

Free week and I am going to ask my dear writing friends how they find what we call “Beta Readers”. I have not had great success with finding people who ‘get’ my kind of writing. I have asked those who … Continue reading →

Posted in big plans, characters, experiences, Family, free week, goals, imagination, Life, poetry, Preparing for writing, protagonists, reading, short stories, Tonette Joyce, Uncategorized, villains, writing | Tagged | 6 Comments

Might Not Be My Theme Song

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

But Maybe It Ought to Be My Goal [Gonna Build A Mountain] By Jeff Salter Not really sure I have a theme song for this year. I’ve spent three days this week mulling over this topic and my first thoughts … Continue reading →

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Gain Some, Lose Some

Posted on January 6, 2017 by

I hope the beginning of 2017 has been great so far for everyone reading this! This week we are anticipating how 2017 will differ from 2016 for each of us. Someone posted his on Facebook and I agree, but I … Continue reading →

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