People often ask where I find inspiration. My answer: everywhere. To quote one of my favorite movies, Sister Act 2: If you want to be somebody, if you want to go somewhere, you better wake up and pay attention. This video by Jarbas Agnelli, Birds on the Wires, is a prime example of finding inspiration in everyday places. … More Inspiration Is All Around, Simply Open Your Mind’s Eye
What if there were no computers or typewriters? No Backspace key, no Delete button, no Wite-Out, nor erasers? Merely pen and paper. When you made a mistake, you’d ball up the paper and toss it in the trash, right? But after going through a whole thicket of Pine trees and finding your change purse empty (as … More The NaNoWriMo Misconception (The Book of Delusions 20:13)
First and foremost, check out Alex J. Cavanaugh’s cover for his new book—the reveal is today and it’s the talk of the blog world: Very cool, and I’m glad to see it get the push that it deserves and proud to join in. Second, did you check out Wednesday’s fantastic launch of the Progressive Book … More CassaStorm Cover Reveal and PBC’s Successful Launch
Well good morning, all! Today marks the inaugural meeting of the Progressive Book Club, where we will be discussing the book, Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott. I loved it—all of it—word by word. And if you follow me regularly, you know how much I also love quotes. So I combined the two, picked out the … More Five Minutes with Anne Lamott: On Writing and Life
After what seemed like The Week That Time Stood Still, we’re finally having the first official meeting of the Progressive Book Club! Thanks to all of you who signed up to participate this month. I’m virtually walking around the room, refreshing drinks and passing around a tray of cheese, crackers, and other nosh. Enjoy! At … More January PBC Takes Flight with Bird by Bird
M.L. Swift, Writer 