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Dorraine K. Darden's Blog
November 14, 2009
- Thanksgiving will be here soon and Christmas won’t lag far behind. It’s the hap, happiest season of all. That is, if you’re not half-dead from shopping, decorating, entertaining, Christmas card writing and baking by the time it arrives. Oh, never mind. It’s the happiest time of the year, dang it! I’ve learned to trim and not stress. Get an early start. Yes, I say this every year, ...
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November 6, 2009
- And the sign said long-haired freaky people need not apply, so I tucked my hair up under my hat and went in to ask him why. He said you look like fine, upstanding young man, I think you’ll do. So I took off my hat and said imagine that, ha, me working for you. Sign, sign everywhere a sign, blocking up the scenery, breaking my mind, do this, don’t do that, can’t you read ...
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October 27, 2009
- As writers we take our shots where and when we can get them. A recent adventure to the Austin Film Festival proved to be just the inspiration I needed. If you are an aspiring screen writer, or writer in general, this was the place to be. First I must mention one of the classes I took was called A Shot of Inspiration, and as the class was in session, Daniel Petrie, Jr., writer of Beverly Hills ...
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October 20, 2009
- As writers we ride many trains over the course of careers. As Deanna, from across the holler at The Life of a Working Writer Mommy can attest, sometimes we just need to switch it up and try something fresh. She never believed she was suited for fiction, but here she is, writing great fiction. Go, Deanna! We never know exactly what we can do or what we'll enjoy until we give it a shot. In ...
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October 12, 2009
- A backyard fire pit, snappy sparks, red lit, flying. Moonlight whispering through trees, grass, skin, eyes, oh the eyes we love, sending silent messages bigger than a Texas sky. Leaves turned cinnamon and amber, quivering and curling on limbs like tiny, arthritic hands. More eyes, laser sharp, peering through woods, raccoons or possums or skunks, perhaps, noses rising in tribute to ...
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September 25, 2009
- There are always firsts in our lives and today was my first author interview on The Writer's Edge. I'm just a tad bit excited. Okay, very excited. Even if it helps one author decide what decision to make regarding their book, then it will be worthwhile. If it pleases you to check it out, I hope you will, and possibly leave a comment on the Writer's Edge website underneath the post. Thank you ...
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September 20, 2009
- I’m talking about writing here, so don’t get your panties in a wad. Sorry, I do enjoy that phrase. It’s a throwback to my younger years and those memories of mouth cleanings with Dove soap. Now, the fresh fruit was posted because I needed a picture. If it makes you hungry, I apologize, which I do frequently. Go on to the grocery store. I’m not a fruit stand. Okay, back to fresh writing. ...
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September 10, 2009
- Our little group at the Hawaii Writer’s Retreat. Author and instrutor, Anne LeClaire, center, seated. Gosh, I've missed everyone here! I couldn't get in for awhile, but Huntington opened the door for me after swearing I'd behave. Ah, shucks. Guess I have to now. Thanks for fixing the problem, Huntington! Anyway, I hope you're all well, and I must get caught up on all your lastest ...
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August 13, 2009
- My heroes are not famous but should be. First on my list, my Mom, who cooked, cleaned, clothed, drove, kissed, cried, laughed and loved nine kids, day after day, year after year. Five girls. Four boys. We were loud, crazy and ate our way through every last dollar. To this day, I'm surprised she never packed her bags and left the country. She taught us many things but what stands out most was her ...
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August 10, 2009
- Aloha! In eighteen days I’ll be off to Hawaii for a six day writing retreat. My second novel will be making the trip with me. I’ve never been, so I’m looking forward to not only polishing my writing, but hopefully having some time to explore. There will be much to learn and plenty to share. Meanwhile take good care of yourself and your writing!
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August 9, 2009
- I'm so excited. I just can't hide it. I'm about to lose control and I think I like it! Sorry, I was listening to this song and it fit my mood at the moment. I am excited about the new book trailer for my novel, Jack Rabbit Moon. After many hours of searching for images, words and music, I feel it was all worth the effort. I'm giving most of the credit here to my talented daughter, Mattie, who ...
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August 6, 2009
- At times our words flow like glossy honey. Other times they are dry as stale cupcakes. When going well, writing is similar to baking, everything turning up cherry turnovers and lemon crepes that melt on the tongue. We are in the zone, cooking up sentences that zing. Look what we’ve created! Do taste. Eat. Here, you want more? We’ve got plenty. Boy, do we. We’re turning out stuff left ...
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July 31, 2009
- Outside my living room window something is distracting me. Miss Myrtle, who only comes round in summer, is dancing in flouncy papery skirts to a windy rendition of natural, smoky tunes. Miss Myrtle in hot pink ruffles and green leggings seems to shout, Peek-a-boo! Yoo hoo, over here. I’m blooming now, popped like fuchsia colored popcorn. Am I not gorgeous? The least you can do is notice. I ...
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July 27, 2009
- A little flower. Some river water. Add a few shivering leaves. Lacy ferns. Herbs are nice if you see them. Small mushrooms add zest, if not shriveled by sun. There should be no trouble finding fresh ingredients. And no cooking experience necessary. Leave your chef at home. Oh, and it’s best not to include heat. No baking, please. High humidity causes this recipe to flop. If it’s done ...
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July 19, 2009
- Our family once had a tent that reminded me of those seen in a circus. My Dad found and claimed it at a flea market. We groaned when we saw it and asked, “What were you thinking?” He grinned and said, “It was a great deal and we can invite the relatives!” Invite them we did. Grandmothers. Aunts. Uncles. Cousins. If memory serves me correctly it could sleep forty. We might of had that ...
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