It’s time to get out the whiteboard! I get so excited when it’s time for K. R. Brorman, S. A. Young and I to get together for one of our sadly too infrequent writers’ retreats. It’s not easy for three very busy people, two of whom have large responsibilities to employers or family and family…
Author: C C Cedras
One of two authors who are collaborating on a series of romantic suspense novels. Mostly retired lawyer, Mom of Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Fiona and Archie, and the late, great Fergus who is romping over the rainbow until we all get there, currently loving life in my newly-built forever home on the mountain.
A Simile By Any Other Name Would [Possibly] Smell
This is Saturday! Not only that, it’s my Saturday to find a topic related to our writing process to explore. I think K. R. Brorman and S. A. Young would agree with me that Saturday’s are getting tougher and tougher to drill down and unearth something to blog about that may hold your interest long…
I Love Migraines … Said No One Ever
Today, class, we’re going to talk about migraines. Because I have one. Actually, I’ve been having one, or maybe it’s a series of them, for the past few days. I’ve lost track. I think it started Sunday. I knock one down and then another comes along. I blame ragweed. It’s ragweed season, as many of…
I Need A Vacation
Everybody feels this way. I’m not special. But, I have spread myself too thin – things, important things, fall through my cracks because I lose track of what day it is. I keep calendars – physical and virtual – and still I miss things. I just missed a conference call because I forgot this is…
If It’s Thursday, This Must Be Montreux…
…or my day in the barrel to bring the blog. But, you know what? Fergus is feeling poorly today and I’m a little worried, so my heart’s not in it. Sorry. I’ll be back next Thursday. Here’s a sweet/sad song to go with our mood.
Inside the Writer’s Studio, Part 2 – A Chat With Mike Chapman
A week ago, K. R. Brorman imagined a Q&A with her Female Main Character (FMC) who inhabits Eden’s Fall, Kenna Campbell. I’ve learned today that it was a more difficult exercise than one would expect. We believe we know our characters so well – they live in our heads, we create their life stories…
…and sometimes the bear gets you
Back in April, I wrote about the Spring visitation from one of the wildlife types I have to cohabit with up here on the mountain. At that time, I’d had only a passing glance in the way of damage to the bird feeders. Did I tell you guys about the enormous bear that showed up…
Breathing Hard
This is a week where I have spent time reflecting on my life, working like a crazy person in the garden, and planking. Tuesday was My Darling Husband’s birthday – always a tough one for me, I miss him so much. Rather than fill my day with busy work, I celebrated with my Sweet Sister…
It’s Better to Be Lucky Than Smart
I’m just full of cautionary tales, these days, right? Up to now, I’ve been the one to screw up or have a run of bad luck. That hasn’t changed, by the way, but this week I get to tell you about what happened yesterday to a dear friend. #stilllaughing #Imabadbadfriend https://media.giphy.com/media/xTiTnB3a61IMwShHmE/giphy.gif My friend is a…
#amwriting
This blog post is going to be short and sweet, dears. I am a woman on a mission. I’ve set myself a mini-NaNoWriMo challenge – a MeAugWriMo, if you will. Doesn’t just roll off the tongue… What are you babbling about?! you say. Because I’m babbling already, a bit of background. We three have mentioned…