Archive for August 2017

Pretty flowers in the marsh. September 13, I will be teaching a seminar in Morehead City at Floyd’s at 400 Bridges Street. Hope to see you there. QUOTE: “just because something isn’t a lie does not mean that it isn’t deceptive. A liar knows that he is a liar, but one who speaks mere portions…

Coming up the Intracoastal, some places are quiet and serene. This is nearly untouched, and what has been touched has been done so with respect and desire to protect the integrity of the area.QUOTE: Some see a thing and see only price, others see it and see its value. (I think this was Oscar Wilde-not…

Of the thousands of people I see at the markets or other local places only a handful have said they are glad the swing bridge is going. Most people see the bridge as a landmark and express the sentiment that coming across it means it is time to relax, slowdown and enjoy our quaint little…

Lots of foot prints in the sand–must mean lots of people on the beach. It is almost September.Did around 1500 words today on SOMETIMES (new book) and as I tend to do when I get into a character and start developing them, I look into all places to tell me who they are. Callie-one of…

Working on SOMETIMES A BOOK IS JUST A BOOK.  I know it is a long title, but believe me it is very appropriate. Also meeting with a few people (who know a whole lot more than I do about things)to discuss certain changes on the island–should be interesting. Getting your facts straight is very important…

QUOTE: I have sea foam in my veins, I understand the language of the waves. WRITING TIP: even if it sounds stupid, write it down. Somebody is going to relate. Or–keep working on the thought until it no longer sounds that way.

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Local lobsters–notice they have no claws, but man are they tasty. You have to go pretty far off shore to find these.Still working on the new book, the love story, and have come up with a new title.SOMETIMES A BOOK IS JUST A BOOK– okay, you have to read the book to get the title.…