Author birthday
Joseph Wambaugh turns 87 and is still writing. Here’s a testament to longevity, the power of writing, and the unfortunate…
Author quote
A synonym is a word you use when you can’t spell the other one. Baltasar Gracián
Writing prompt
Treat yourself to an imaginary performance by your favorite band or cast of actors or dancers or whatever treat you…
Book review
DEATH AND CROISSANTS, by Ian Moore. Poisoned Pen Press, imprint of Sourcebooks, 2021, 2023. This cozy mystery novel offers memorable…
Writing prompt
Start the New Year with a bit of panic with this writing prompt. While it feels more like an end…
Bonus writing prompt
It’s January. The Quadrantid meteor shower occurs every year in January. This year it continues through January 16, 2024. So…
Author birthday
Isaac Asimov. Born 1/2/1920. Died 4/6/1992. Asimov was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States with his family…
Author birthday
Mary Higgins Clark. Born 12/24/1927. Died 1/31/2020. American author of Irish descent with 51 best sellers. Her contributions to literary…
Writing prompt
Here, you get to explore feelings of shame or embarrassment, or look at possible actions to solve the problem or…
Author birthday
Jane Austen. Born 12/16/1775. Died 7/18/1817. English novelist. Famous for her contemporary life stories with a focus on love and…