Category Archives: Books and writing

Writing by the signs

Posted on March 26, 2026 by

An early spring has me itching to plant the garden, but that just won’t do – the ground is still too wet and, let’s face it, there’s bound to be a round of really cold weather before our last frost … Continue reading →

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10 things you should never say to a writer

Posted on February 5, 2026 by

Maybe your intentions are good or maybe you just don’t understand how very fragile and pathetic is the writer’s ego, but some things should NOT be said to a writer. You may get a bland smile and mumbled semi-gracious reply, … Continue reading →

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Writers in their natural habitat - how we think

Posted on January 29, 2026 by

A while back I ran across this quote: “After you’ve done a thing the same way for two years, look it over carefully. After five years, look at it with suspicion. And after ten years, throw it away and start … Continue reading →

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