The end of the year is near. We can all feel it with the holiday hustle and bustle and the shorterdays. It is dark so early now. It makes one wonder, “are there any missing pieces that I need toput together? Do I have a hurt that I must soothe? Is there a loss still…
Progress is continuing with the book. Love Courage and Miracles is shaping up! Last week, Ireceived it returned from the editor with corrections from two proofreaders. With some fear andtrepidation, I waited two days before opening it. What if it was filled with an overwhelmingnumber of needed corrections? How would I feel? The managing editor…
While in Montana a week ago, I came across this sign while walking on a brisk morning beforemy turn at the day spa. I was to receive a much-welcomed gift after this past year of relentlesstime spent at the computer. I wondered, “Should I take a break and park my dreams in this fieldbefore my…
In the past few weeks and days, I have been working on polishing my manuscript. My lastmeeting with the Atmosphere Press editor was supportive and revealed a few areas to giveattention to. I have also been struggling with the title. I had three great ideas for the title butcould not choose. They all had pluses,…
I have been very busy lately, working long hours on editing and beginning my new communitymosaic project. It has been a joy to work with lovely ladies in our Murphys community whowant to participate in creating beauty through art. And it has been sometimes a struggle with a lotof “oh no’s!” as I edit. Together,…
On last Thursday I had my first meeting with my Atmosphere Press editor. I was nervous. Whatwas she going to say? What was I going to have to change? Were things OK? It was fine. Shegave me some good suggestions. Since it is true this is all new to me I still have a lot…
Dear Everyone,First, thank you for reading. I hope that you subscribe to my little newsletter, Robin’s Writings. Iwill make these TinyLetters not too long, not too tiny, not too frequent, but to the point! Thepoint now is, I have written a book and my memoir manuscript is at the publisher!!! It isundergoing an editorial round…