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How I Finally Published my Book

Posted on February 1, 2024 by catnipkiss

I published my book; now what? My life as a writer is here and there. It is not a consistent practice, unfortunately. I have, at last count, 12 projects in various states of completion, dating back to the early 80’s. … Continue reading →

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My New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 17, 2022 by catnipkiss

Once again it’s WRITE MORE!!! Please check out the post on elephantjournal and click like 🙂 I’ll be popping back in here before too long as well, I promise! https://www.elephantjournal.com/2022/01/how-zoom-has-ruined-yoga-classes/

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DEPRESSION, A PANDEMIC, AND POINT-BLANK INERTIA; WHEN A WRITER DOESN’T WRITE

Posted on December 13, 2020 by catnipkiss

“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration” – Thomas Edison My blog has been silent for a long time (18 months!) One might think I have been busily working on other writing: a novel, a memoir, a screenplay. At least … Continue reading →

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THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF AUNT FLO

Posted on May 1, 2015 by catnipkiss

WARNING: Squeamish men, don’t read. It’s mostly metaphor, but still… only read if you are interested in what women go through. Aunt Flo has changed her ways. She has been visiting me very regularly since I was fourteen. She didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Writing Life

Posted on April 18, 2015 by catnipkiss

I haven’t felt this way in so long.  I’m trembling. I’m dizzy. I’m ignoring my friends, not walking my pleading dog. My stomach is in knots .I forgot to eat all day. The hours have passed and I have not … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo – Ready Set Go….

Posted on October 17, 2014 by catnipkiss

It’s like running a marathon but never finishing.  I have attempted NaNoWriMo a few times, but I have never “won”.  National Novel Writing Month means one sits down on November 1st with a blank screen or notebook and systematically proceeds … Continue reading →

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Travel Envy

Posted on September 13, 2013 by catnipkiss

When I got back from my last trip – all of June in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Bali – I came home to a garden in need of tending, and another short trip (to visit my daughter in Washington state) … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Letter I Did Not Write

Posted on December 23, 2012 by catnipkiss

  I never write a Christmas letter anymore.  I don’t send Christmas cards.  Funny how those traditions just seem to fade.  With a divorce, with grown kids, with the passage of time, all things change.  I have lost some dear … Continue reading →

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Feeling Stuck

Posted on November 12, 2012 by catnipkiss

Lately I have been in a weird place, and I don’t just mean Colorado. I am moved into my house – check! I have a job I enjoy – check! My daughter and her dog are with me – check! … Continue reading →

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