Monthly Archives: November 2010

LIFE GETS IN THE WAY

Posted on November 29, 2010 by veldabrotherton

For all the years I’ve been writing, I’ve listened to nearly every excuse there is for not writing. I think the one heard most often is “Life got in the way.” Writers, if you’re sincerely into your creative profession, that’s … Continue reading →

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AFTER A DAY WITH WRITERS

Posted on November 22, 2010 by veldabrotherton

There’s nothing like spending an entire day with 80 or 90 writers to inspire one to write. Though I’ve never suffered from writer’s block, I’m some days not so eager to put words on paper as I am other days. … Continue reading →

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IT’S A KINDLE

Posted on November 15, 2010 by veldabrotherton

For several months I’ve watched ads for the Kindle. For those who don’t know, that’s a reader for ebooks produced by Amazon. There are plenty of various brands of readers out there. They’ve actually been around for quite some time, … Continue reading →

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SOMETIMES I COULD KILL MY COMPUTER

Posted on November 10, 2010 by veldabrotherton

I began writing so long ago that my first computer was a Kaypro word processor. It was known as “the tank” and was recommended for writers. No hard drive at all. Just big floppy disks and two slots. Actually, when … Continue reading →

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READERS SEARCH ME OUT

Posted on November 3, 2010 by veldabrotherton

I stay up late at night and, as a consequence, sleep late. This morning my hubby arose at his usual teeth-gritting 6 a.m. and by 7:30 had left to go to town. Bobbi, our cat and I curled up and … Continue reading →

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FALL WORKSHOP SUCCESSFUL

Posted on November 1, 2010 by veldabrotherton

Saturday I welcomed a dozen eager writers who had registered to take my fall workshop. We always meet at Ozark Folkways, a non-profit organization that preserves native crafts and anything about the Ozarks. The shop is an old historical rock … Continue reading →