Tag: Writing
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Writing: Steven Pressfield – The Foolscap Method
Are you familiar with Steven Pressfield, the author, whose first novel was The Legend of Bagger Vance (1995). It was made into a film in 2000 directed by Robert Redford. Another book he wrote, Gates of Fire (1998), is taught at the United States Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy and the Marine Corps Basic…
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A painting. What do YOU see?
There’s a big mystery here. I’m curious to know where this painting is. I was sitting in a coffee shop. It was quiet, not so many people. I happened to look to my right and I saw this painting. It caught my attention, because it was so large in size, it almost took up the…
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BOOK REVIEW: How to Raise a Rhino by Deb Aronson
Welcome Deb Aronson! Book: How to Raise a Rhino Author: Deb Aronson Genre / Age range: MG, Non-fiction When I saw Deb Aronson’s cover for her book I was in awe. My first thought, a lady (Anna Merz) hugging a rhino incredible. My second thought, wait, that can’t be true, this must have been photoshopped. Can someone hug…
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BOOK REVIEW: Mrs R. Snugglesworth, Attorney at Law by Amy Flanagan
Welcome Amy Flanagan! Book: Mrs. R. Snugglesworth, Attorney at Law Author: Amy Flanagan Illustrator: Jon Davis Genre / Age range: Chapter Book, 8+ When I saw Amy Flanagan’s debut Chapter book, “Mrs R. Snugglesworth, Attorney at Law,” I was sold! What a fabulous idea to have a dog as an attorney. The illustrations by Jon…
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A fortune cookie…
I’ve always enjoyed fortune cookies. Sometimes the fortune we read is ridiculous, sometimes spiritual, and sometimes it’s just “spot on!” Did you know that Wonton Food, Inc in Brooklyn, NY makes 4 million fortune cookies a day? YES, and it was their Vice President, Donald Lau, who wrote the fortunes for 30 years, until 1995…
Spark of Inspiration 