I’ve been focused on trying to clean out some computer folders. Of course I was sidetracked with the holiday pictures, most particularly this photo of my dining room (where I do most of my writing). If you take away the pink IKEA chairs, add wreaths and greenery, it could almost be Martha Stewart worthy….
RESILIENT. That’s my word/theme of the year. I will be resilient. When it comes to my writing and my dreams… When it comes to my children and their fears, tears, joys and celebrations in life… When it comes to my middle one’s allergies, eczema, asthma, and worrying about her health and my ability…
One of my favorite family movies is Akeelah and the Bee. This powerful movie shows how an unlikely community unites to support a smart, determined eleven-year-old spelling dynamo to follow her dream of becoming a Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. If you want to see commitment, courage, conflict, action, drama, fear of failure, inspiration and…
Now, this is what I’m talking about! Thanks to Lorie Ann Grover for sharing this fun, inspirational video so we can start off the New Year right. How many movies can you name in this video? Happy New Year! © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney…
I’ve often wondered what it was that kept people moving toward their dreams when obstacles fell in their way. Sometimes, these rocks are just too massive and downright overwhelming, sucking up every bit of energy from one’s soul. It’s enough to make one want to give up and decide it obviously wasn’t meant to be. …
When I am involved in a story, I enter what my husband calls THE ZONE. My children can fight and scream, dishes can pile up, clutter can fall around me, and I wouldn’t notice. Because THE ZONE is all consuming thought and emotion rushing out onto my keyboard. If I lose my concentration, I…
I’m a revision addict. I am constantly changing my WIP. Or, for that matter, anything I write. Not sure whether it has to do with my insecurity that what I write is pure dribble. Or whether I wonder if I’ll know when to stop I’ve finished PB. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights…
Details are really important to me. I’ve interrupted writing sprees to research the little things so I can construct realistic scenes of places I’ve never been, traditions I’ve never practiced, clothing and accessories I’ve never worn. © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All…
I’m cleaning, cooking and baking like a mad woman since I’m expecting around twenty people over for Christmas Eve dinner. The kids are asleep. And I’m enjoying the quiet before the storm. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season, filled with love, laughter and happiness! Enjoy your families, take time to relax, and…
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