Thanksgiving Thanks for 2015

How did we arrive at Thanksgiving so quickly? As in past years, I borrow this tradition from my good friend and writer buddy, Anne Wayman. As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I share my 2015 Thanksgiving Thanks list. Pardon my stream of...

Halloween Hits Creative Copy Challenge

What’s better than combining two of my favorite things? Word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge and Halloween. The challenge words certainly took on a ghoulish theme this week. At least in the mind of this Halloween lover. Check out the latest submission....

Creative Copy Challenge Conflict

Don’t you love surprises? Surprises delight and offer hope. At times they open your mind to questions. A recent surprise fell in the latter camp. If you are a regular reader, you know I love the word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge. I’ve been a bit...

Precious Escape

Previously, I shared my intent to kickstart some creative writing. Colleague and friend, Jenn Mattern’s Quick Mystery site inspired me. Judging by the time lapse between the first hit of inspiration and now, intent speaks louder than action. Let’s see if I...

Our Obsession With “Real” Words

Words are as simple and complex as human beings. Like humans, words change. Sometimes into unrecognizable forms. That makes words endlessly fascinating. And fun to play with. At least for me. That is one of the reasons I love word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge....

Creative Copy Challenge Tetrad

Introducing a tetrad of Creative Copy Challenge goodies. Check out #389 and #390. Trying to stump us by upping the game. Bring it! CCC is a word prompt site. The challenge words are in bold. Enjoy! (By the way – tetrad is a group or set of four). Creative Copy...