What would you choose? It’s not a new question, but always a fun one to answer. Fun in an agonizing sort of way if you have as many favourites as I do. I was recently more entertained by the answers of others in a group post, however. If the answer given is honest and thoughtful, itContinueContinue reading “You, a Deserted Island, and Three Books”
Category Archives: Rambles
Character Theme Songs: Zander
Zander—or Zed, as we like to call him—is our white knight, our hero. But, like all heroes, that’s not all he is. The man is self-sacrificing to an annoying degree. He wants to SAVE THE WORLD, and everyone in it. His career has a soldier has taught him that he can’t. But, like all ofContinueContinue reading “Character Theme Songs: Zander”
I Should Hate Spring (but I don’t)
The latter half of April and sometimes the first half of May often pass in a haze of antihistamines. As seasonal allergies go, losing two to four weeks isn’t bad. I know many people who are much worse off, and over the years, I’ve learned to plan for this semi-down time. I clear my scheduleContinueContinue reading “I Should Hate Spring (but I don’t)”
Character Theme Songs: Felix
I don’t listen to music as I write. I find it distracting. I do think about my characters when I am listening to music, though, and sometimes a lyric or melody will separate from the whole, and one character in particular will stand up to claim it. Then, every time that song plays, I will think ofContinueContinue reading “Character Theme Songs: Felix”
If You Plant Your Heart, What Will Grow?
My Thursday yoga class always begins with guided meditation. I find it difficult to let my thoughts roam. They tend to buzz around me like flies. Whatever I wrote that morning is usually dead centre in my brain. A character might be bouncing around in there, too, leaving an echo of unfulfilled emotion as theyContinueContinue reading “If You Plant Your Heart, What Will Grow?”
Kelly Jensen 