As soon as I was old enough to put pen to paper, I dreamed of becoming a writer. Throughout my school years, I wrote countless stories, poems, essays and research papers. I crafted humorous story lines, outrageous plots, and draft after draft of half finished novels. Then one day everything changed. I “forgot” that I was a writer. I don’t know when exactly, but somewhere in the midst of work, marriage and parenthood, I stopped writing.
Then, a few years ago, I read about NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – and suddenly my creative fires were rekindled. I spent every day of that November writing the World’s Worst Romance Novel. With a plot full of holes and minimal character development, the manuscript was lacking in every respect. I didn’t care — I was writing again!
NaNoWriMo provided the spark, but I wanted motivation to keep the fire going. That’s why I started this blog.
At first glance, Bright Tuesday might not seem to have a clear focus. It is part journal, part essay writing; sometimes humorous, sometimes serious; at times thoughtful and other times light. For me though, it’s simply an opportunity to share my writing, and by extension to share a part of myself.
Thank you for reading it.
It is my honor to read it! Thank you for you gft of “self”. Beautiful!
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You are most welcome!
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So happy to see you “putting it out there.”
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It was time to be brave – I’m glad I did it!
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Have you contacted a publisher or an agent yet?? If not, what are you waiting for?
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I guess I’m waiting to have something to show them! 🙂 I’m working on it, though.
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Maybe you could write a weekly column for your local paper. Phyllis Hollenbeck used to do that on travel for the Prescott Courier. Not much money but some experience….
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Excellent! Keep writing! 🙂
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Thanks for the encouragement!
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Your writing strikes a chord in my own life. I share the same struggles you have and am encouraged to see you move forward boldly with this blog. You are a good writer! I not only can relate to your words, but in them, I find inspiration for my own writing. Thank you!
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Thanks for your kind words. It’s always a treat to hear from a “kindred spirit.” I hope you will continue to find a reason to visit here! 🙂 I also hope I have the opportunity to read some of your work soon. — Kristine
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