My WiFi went down this week, and honestly, that’s the longest this home has been without WiFi ever! I’m telling you this because I had to write midday, and wow, did it feel great! A different type of writing comes out of me midday with a piping hot cup of Joe next to me. IfContinue reading “How a WiFi Outage Inspired My Writing”
Monthly Archives: June 2025
The Vast World of Writing
You can say you’re a writer but once you dive in, it may take time to find your place. There’s many ways for writers to thrive. Not all writers write books and articles for newspapers. Some writers write movies or radio shows. Some writers write blogs or website blurbs. Others write comic books or greetingContinue reading “The Vast World of Writing”
I Signed Up to Be a Writer, What I Didn’t Know is…
I signed up to be a writer. What I came to learn is that the writing world is vast. Well, it felt like it grew and grew as I learned more about writing over the years. I’ve dabbled here and there, but after experimenting, I’ve found my place in the world of novel writing, andContinue reading “I Signed Up to Be a Writer, What I Didn’t Know is…”
Journey to Peace
“Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.” -Lyndon B. Johnson This quote is the perfect follow-up to my last post, Solitude is a process. I have a Sunday Solitude that has been developed for years into a day that gently flows me back toContinue reading “Journey to Peace”
Solitude is a Process
“Strange, how rich it feels to be cleansed of all chatter.” -Pico Iyer When holidays land on Sunday, it throws off my entire week. Lol Solitude is a beautiful process for me. I’ve taken ideas from Julia Cameron, Hermann Hesse, and of course, we can’t forget Jesus. There’s some intention involved, but nothing more thanContinue reading “Solitude is a Process”
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day from Jayne.Press To all the fathers: half and stepfathers, long-distance and close-by fathers, fathers who dream of being fathers, fathers who father others who aren’t blood. We are grateful for the intentional and healthy ways you remain present.
Gentle Reminder
“Tyrants always fear art because tyrants want to mystify while art tends to clarify. The good artist is a vehicle of truth, he formulates ideas which would otherwise remain vague and focuses attention upon facts which can then no longer be ignored. The tyrant persecutes the artist by silencing him or by attempting to degradeContinue reading “Gentle Reminder”
Coffee Shop Vibes
“Some writers like to work in other places like coffee shops, but I can’t – I’d end up people-watching. And if I were at a bookstore, I’d be reading. Sometimes I have some music on, but usually I like it quiet.” -Julie Kagawa I haven’t had a good writing session at a coffee shop inContinue reading “Coffee Shop Vibes”
Spark Joy
A story should entertain the writer, too.” -Stephen King This is true for both writing and real life! From what I’ve learned over the past 10 years, it’s that whether you have tons of money or no money at all, it’s your job to find the fun in life. Don’t wait for this or that.Continue reading “Spark Joy”
Summer Writing Passion
“There are things in life that come over you sudden as a flash flood, total as an eclipse — the great loves, the great creative passions, the great urges to conquer a mountain or a theorem.” -Maria Popova This is how Ms. Popava started her blog. Wow! Along with a good writing session (which IContinue reading “Summer Writing Passion”
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