I’ve been knitting for years, ever since I first made a Doctor Who scarf as a teenager. (Note: You should do a gauge swatch even if you don’t have a pattern to follow, or your scarf could wind up three feet wide. Ask me how I know.) I’ve been making socks since the 90s and... Continue Reading →
Appeasing the Guardian: How I Maintain a Steady Creative Flow
Artists and writers often talk about having a muse. I love Greek mythology, so the idea of a classical muse wearing a crown of flowers and a flowing gown appeals to me. I imagine her gentle smile and soft voice, and how all the ideas she would offer me would be wrapped in gossamer and... Continue Reading →
Be humble; be noble. Just be.
An important Public Service Announcement for your Wednesday. 🙂
NaNoWriMo, Muse Magnet
Muse, n. Any of nine daughters of the Greek gods Mnemosyne and Zeus, each of whom presided over a different art or science muse, n. a) a guiding spirit b) a source of inspiration enthusiasm, n. Ardent eagerness, zeal (Greek root translates as "inspired by a god") Like most people who write, I hope to... Continue Reading →
