September 29 Slice of Life Challenge: Creating a Character

Last week, stumped for ideas, I turned to a 12 Step Plan for Writers at Writers Digest in desperation. Honestly, I expected it to be really lame (sorry WD, but that's the truth). Imagine my surprise when seven days later, I still find myself thinking about those novel titles I brainstormed last week! It worked! …

September 22 Slice of Life Story Challenge: Book Titles

Just a few minutes ago I was completely stumped for ideas, so I did what I always do when I'm stuck. I wandered the internet, scrolled through Facebook and Twitter, searching for inspiration. A blip from Writers Digest caught my eye. "A 12 Day Plan of Simple Writing Exercises." Perfect. I thought to myself Here's my Day 1: Write …

September 14 Slice of Life Challenge: From the Ground You Can See Everyone Who Loves You

Lily was dancing in the front row at Burger Night at Bread and Butter Farm. Mr. Chris, the guitar player was singing: Jump, jump, jump up and down! Jump until you fall onto the ground! Lily flopped down onto the ground. From the ground you can see your mommy. From the ground you can see …

September 1 Slice of Life Challenge: Dividing the Hostas

It was time. All summer long Brinton and I had talked about putting in new flower beds, and now it was the end of August. It was now or never. Our old flower beds weren't very pretty. Big leathery old hostas took up two gigantic spaces along our front walkway. Tough looking yellow lilies (the color of traffic paint) filled …