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Before heading to Europe a month ago I read, extensively, about French writers and writers from other countries living in France, particularly in Paris. I had mapped out a walk for us to follow around the 5e arrondissement, or The Latin Quarter, which included Shakespeare and Company, a bookshop I have written about previously. (To … Continue reading The City of Writers
When I started reading A Moveable Feast, by Ernest Hemingway, I had no idea I would be opening a floodgate. It was February, and deciding I wanted to expand my reading horizons, I downloaded the title on Audible. We were staying in Brisbane and I had hours alone to walk and listen. I enjoyed it … Continue reading A (literary) French Revolution
When I started writing my book, I had a very definite idea, or ideas, regarding what is would be about. However, as I write it is morphing and growing into something I did not expect. Apparently this is not only common, it is to be expected. My course, Writing the Narrative Non-Fiction Book, at Faber … Continue reading So…what is your book about?
I take for granted that I can sit, whenever I want, and write whatever I like, and then publish it. Of course I censor myself, as far as language and appropriateness are concerned. I am not wanting to offend. But, I am free to have my own opinions and ideas. In many places this is … Continue reading Freedom and Writing
Stephen King warns of waiting for your muse to present themselves when you are ready to sit down and write. According to him..."he's a hardheaded guy who's not susceptible to a lot of creative fluttering...Your job is to make sure the muse knows where you're going to be every day from nine 'til noon. Or … Continue reading The Elusive Muse
Writing is a solitary activity. Spending hours with your computer and your thoughts can be both joyous and lonely at the same time. I really enjoy sitting in my memories, untangling the meaning of my existence. However, there is an energy exchange which happens with people. This reciprocity is, for me, an essential element of … Continue reading Filling Your Cup
Last week Stu and I watched the movie Women Talking. We had a particular interest in the movie, as it was based on the book of the same name, written by Miriam Toews. Miriam Toews was born in Steinbach, Manitoba (Canada) a child of Mennonite parents. Stu grew up in Landmark, Manitoba, a 20 minute … Continue reading The Changing Voice of Writing
Writing a book is an interesting challenge. Some of the difficulties were expected. Some not at all. Overall, I am relishing in the task. It is pushing me out of my comfort zone and demanding of my focus. My brain is enjoying the everyday arduous workout. Being stretched around concepts, being forced to look critically … Continue reading This Writing Life
When I decided to take a year off work to write a book, it felt like a leap of faith. It still does. It's a risk, but one that, so far, I am so happy I took. I am relishing sitting in the space of my memories. Surprised by what is coming up and wants … Continue reading The Story So Far…
As some readers will know, 10 years ago my late husband, Michael committed suicide. To say it was life changing would be an understatement. Six years ago, I met Stu. Equally as life changing, in a vastly more enjoyable way. Stu is Canadian and played ice hockey for many years. On a recent trip to … Continue reading Project 11 and Hockey
Kylie Eklund-Denman 