The natural world - be amazed.

As a writer I think it is important that I understand the world around me.  As a human being, well, it is just important.  At some point many of us stop being amazed by the natural world. If we could recapture that fascination perhaps we'd be less likely to destroy it.  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1ev 

Fortitude - a lesson from the canal builders

Sometimes in this modern world it is far too easy to give up on something.  Or we look at all the reasons not to go ahead with a project rather than see the benefits.  I think we can all learn something from the canal builders   http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1em

The Universe - 15 mind boggling facts

As a science fiction writer I find some of the facts about our universe both mind boggling and inspiring.  It convinces me that out there anything is possible.  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1e1

Writers - lots in my summary blog

This weeks blog is a cornucopia for all writers.  A  summary with links to many of my writing blogs.  Dip in and see what you can find.  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1dM  

Technology - my love/hate relationship with it

As a self published author I rely on technology in various forms.  When it works as it should, great.  But as we all know it doesn't always work as it should and then....  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1dl

Photography is a writer's friend - part 2)

Last week I concentrated on how composing and taking photographs  was a help to writers.  This week I look at the photographs themselves and how we can use them.  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1dl

Photography is a writer's friend

I have always been interested in photography. However, I didn't appreciate how useful it could be to me as a writer. http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1da