Tag Archives: inspiration

Inspiration Series #8: Visual Artist Mara Lonner

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Visual artist Mara Lonner is one of the dear friends I acquired when I met and married my husband Scott. Her art has been displayed in venues as varied as small art galleries and LAX International Airport. She teaches art … Continue reading →

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Inspiration Series #7: Classical Guitarist Scott Zeidel

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

It’s no coincidence today’s guest blogger and I share a last name. Scott is my husband, my soul mate, and one of the most creative people I have ever known. When he plays his classical guitar, or his baroque guitar, … Continue reading →

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Inspiration Series #6: Author Debra Brenegan

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

I met author Debra Brenegan after reviewing her fabulous novel, Shame the Devil, on Smoky Talks Books (read the review here) and subsequently interviewing her on Smoky Talks Authors (read the interview here). Because I loved her novel so much, I was … Continue reading →

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The Old Amish Rug

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Six or seven years ago, I visited my friend Susan at her home in the picturesque Organic Valley region of Wisconsin. One of the things we did during my time there was visit an Amish family whose 15-year-old daughter wove … Continue reading →

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Photographer/Poet j.e.glaze on Inspiration

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

I’ve known John Glaze (j.e.glaze) four or five years now, and the man never ceases to amaze me with his talent. His photographic images take me back to an era when life was both simpler and, at the same time, … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Inspiration

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I’m often asked what inspires me to write the things I write. On the surface, that’s an easy question to answer. I’m inspired by nature in all its beautiful and not so beautiful forms, and I’m inspired by injustice toward … Continue reading →

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On Carrots, Creativity, and Writing

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

I read a tweet this morning that saddened me. One of my tweeps posted something about jewelry making being her art form before she started writing. I got the impression from the way she phrased this that she no longer … Continue reading →

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