#5 Matching Accessories An appropriate environment is important for getting in the right frame of mind for a creative endeavor. It helps the muse settle in and get comfortable for a long day of inspiration. Matching accessories are a big part of welcoming one’s muse into a creative space–at least according to my muse. Your Mileage May Vary. My muse likes things to be matching and harmonious, and well, pretty. Cats, according to said muse … Continue reading →
#96 Cat traps must be checked It’s laundry day around here, which means there’s an extra chore that needs to be added to the list: the cat traps need to be checked regularly. We’re on a strict catch and release program, mind you, so we haven’t seen any fluctuation in the cat population as a result of our trapping efforts. But on the flip side, we haven’t actually seen any reduction in … Continue reading →
Why Writing takes so long #15
High-rise going up next door
#90 Out of control Christmas decorations Writers are a distractible lot by nature. Between flighty muses and wild, vorpal plot bunnies rampaging about, it is difficult to focus on keeping hands on keyboards, parked in our chairs. The holiday season makes that even more difficult–not that it should be a surprise to anyone to hear that. That is especially true when said writer likes to decorate. I try very hard not to … Continue reading →
#100 Black cats are bad luck Except today, when they bring you a new free book. Check out the side bar for a free copy of “Lady Catherine’s Cat” On the whole, writers aren’t known for being a superstitious lot. Not like professional athletes who, according to some, have the market cornered on superstitious behaviors. No, we writers are normal, well grounded people. I heard that–that resounding snort and huff that came about … Continue reading →