Today is the National Day on Writing, and the annual #WhyIWrite celebration has me thinking about how I ended up becoming an author. The funny thing is, I didn’t grow up wanting to be a writer.
Why I Write: Celebrating National Day on Writing
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Five Reasons Sunny Days and Cozy Mysteries are the Perfect Pairing
Hey Y’all!
Greetings from Texas! It’s one of those beautiful days that makes you want to grab a book, pour a glass of wine, and soak up the sunshine. But as much as I’d love to be outdoors, I couldn’t resist taking a moment to share why cozy mysteries are the ultimate companion for a sunny day.
Finding Adventure in Everyday Life: Embrace the Extraordinary
Adventure doesn’t always require a passport, a packed suitcase, or a grand plan. Sometimes, the most meaningful adventures happen in the quiet moments when we choose to step outside of our routines and seek something a little less ordinary.
Currently, I’m living in East Texas and won’t be able to travel very much in the foreseeable future. I was worried that I was going to miss out on adventure, so I asked my favorite ChatGPT guru (that’s you, Sunny Sage!) to make some suggestions for finding adventure in daily life. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised with the list it gave me and wanted to share it with my readers. Whether you’re grounded in one place by circumstance or just looking for ways to inject more excitement into your life, adventure is always within reach. Here’s how to live your best life, choose adventure, and find joy in the everyday.
1. Explore Through Taste
Food has the power to transport us across the world without leaving our kitchens. Each week, try cooking dishes from different countries or regions. Pair your culinary creations with a wine or cheese from the same area to create a full sensory experience. You can even start small: pick up a snack or drink you’ve never tried while grocery shopping. Each bite or sip can be its own tiny adventure.
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Today, let’s embark on a whimsical journey into the world of Imbolc and Saint Brigid – two seemingly unrelated celebrations that have somehow found themselves sharing February 1st.
Grab your crosses, wands, rushes, and Rowan branches, because we’ve got a lot of ground to cover!
Imbolc: Can you pronounce that for me again?
First things first, what in the cauldron is Imbolc? Well, imagine the ancient Celts throwing a mid-winter shindig to celebrate the first signs of spring. Imbolc, which falls around February 1st, marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It’s like Mother Nature’s way of saying, “Hang in there, folks, flowers are on the horizon!”
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Abracadabra and Supernatural Shenanigans: Crafting Hilarious Kickoffs in Urban Fantasy
In the quirky universe of Urban Fantasy, where vampires can’t resist a good Merlot and werewolves have a knack for bad traffic days, nailing the first chapter is like casting a spell with a side of laughter. Join me on a journey into the comedic cosmos of Urban Fantasy, where the magic of beginnings is sprinkled with humor and a dash of the unexpected.
Summon the Supernatural at the Wine Bar:
Urban Fantasy loves to mess with the mundane. Picture a sorcerer arguing with a self-checkout machine over the price of potion ingredients or a vampire trying to blend in at the dog park. Bringing the supernatural into everyday scenarios not only tickles the funny bone but also hooks readers by making them wonder, “What if my local wine bar is secretly a supernatural hangout?”
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Ah, the start of a new year—a time for fresh beginnings, renewed motivation, and a stack of untouched notebooks that I promised myself I’d fill with profound thoughts. Yes, it’s that time when I dust off my keyboard, sharpen my pencils (metaphorically, of course, who uses pencils anymore?), and set writing goals that I swear I’ll stick to this year.
Goal #1: Write Every Day
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, I proudly declare, “This year, I will write every single day, no excuses!” Fast forward to January 2nd, and I’ll find myself binge-watching dog videos on YouTube, convinced that I’ll find inspiration in the way Rover destroys a squeaky ball.
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