“A brave life is 15 hard conversations a day.” -Brene Brown As writers, this is exactly what we sign up for. Well, maybe not all writers, but this is what writing is for me. I like finding creative ways to have hard conversations. I don’t like having hard conversations with just anyone; I prefer toContinue reading “15 People a Day”
Author Archives: Jayne
Wonder and Mystery
“The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery.” -Anais Nin Writing for me has been this mysterious journey. Now that I’ve been doing it for a decade, it’s still got some mystery to it. But a lot of it has been demystified through habitual behavior.Continue reading “Wonder and Mystery”
What’s Your Favorite Part of the Writing Process?
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh I’m learning how much comes from just writing every day. I’m not someone who locks themself in a room to get a bunch of words out of me in one sitting. I’m here to enjoy this process. Don’t getContinue reading “What’s Your Favorite Part of the Writing Process?”
Sunday Thoughts
“Turn up for work. Discipline allows creative freedom. No discipline equals no freedom.” -Jeanette Winterson There are days when I’m dragging myself to the computer and days when I can’t wait to get my creativity out. Yesterday was one of those days when I was eager to write. Either way, I have plenty of wiggleContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts”
The Anticipation
“I am happy to be alive as long as I can paint.” — Frida Kahlo This is me but writing. All day, I have literally been so excited to get home and write. I had a good day and I was very present, but the thoughts were flowing in. All I can think about is getting to theContinue reading “The Anticipation”
Light the Way
“Novelists are people who, in my experience, hang on, well past when others would keep hanging on.” -Alexander Chee from First Fiction Hanging on is a bit of an understatement, and I think hanging on is only one part of the process. I understand, though, we stick it out. It takes quite a bit ofContinue reading “Light the Way”
Books Through Skin?
“In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.”― Mark Twain Why is this? Just reading this makes me want to get back to the library. I haven’t always been a big reader, but I have alwaysContinue reading “Books Through Skin?”
Who is Lupita Nyong’o
“You can’t eat beauty, it doesn’t sustain you. What is fundamentally beautiful is compassion for yourself and those around you. That kind of beauty inflames the heart and enchants the soul.” – Lupita Nyong’o Lupita Nyong’o is an actress in movies like The Woman King, Black Panther, and Wakanda Forever. She is the first KenyanContinue reading “Who is Lupita Nyong’o”
Happy Veteran’s Day
“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere who bravely bears his country’s cause.” -Abraham Lincoln Thank you all for the sacrifices you’ve made for our country.
Chase Your Dreams
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney There’s no good reason to waste time doing things you don’t love. I’m a big believer in chasing your dreams. I think there are safe and secure ways to live, yes. I’ll always support that. But we can’tContinue reading “Chase Your Dreams”
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