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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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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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Family “History”
Patty, the Monday Fox , asked: “If someone were to look at your internet search history, what conclusions might that person draw about you?” That is truly a loaded question. My mind is pretty eclectic. I like to know. … Continue reading
Posted in experiences, Family, food, helping others, history, holidays, imagination, inspiration, libraries, reading, research, Tonette Joyce
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Heeeere, Shippy, Shippy, Shippy!
This week: If, suddenly, after all your years of writing, your “ship” finally came in and your titles were receiving wide acclaim (and sales… and INCOME), what would you like to do with that “positioning” to help aspiring writers? That’s … Continue reading
Posted in art, author's life, authors, big plans, blessings, Books, careers, decisions, experiences, friends, helping others, inspiration, inspirational people, lifestyles, Miscellaneous, poetry, Preparing for writing, reading, research, teaching, The Author Life, Tonette Joyce, using talents, writers, writing
Tagged bakery/books shop, Beta readers, Book festivals, book signings, C-SPAN, encouraging writers, helping writers, mentoring, personal dreams, the writing process, Writers' forums, Writing Retreats, writing seminars
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POP Go the References
When we were discussing advice to young, new or would-be writers, I omitted some pieces of advice. One is: Avoid ‘pop’ references. As far as I am concerned, they age your work and make it seem irrelevant very quickly. Of … Continue reading
Posted in authors, big plans, book review, Books, characters, Christmas, dialogue, helping others, history, imagination, Miscellaneous, movies, Random thoughts, reading, research, Tonette Joyce, writers
Tagged All About Eve, Bette Davis, Cruel Intentions, Dangerous Liaisons, Now Voyager, pop references, Sean Connery impressions, Shakespeare, songwriting, Star Trek, Star Wars, The Hunt For Red October, The Odd Couple, Top Gun, TV shows, Updating published works
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Subleties
I have always been aware of how a simple gift can lift a spirit, how a kind remark or compliment can make a day, or even be remembered for years by the recipient. I also know that a mean action … Continue reading