Tag Archives: music

Ahoy There, Matey!

Did ye think I’d forgot? Nay. I was navigating the frozen sea they call I35 on the way home from a successful sail upon the convention seas, but how could I forget to raise a glass to “Talk like a … Continue reading

Posted in Promotions, Reference Material | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Songs that Tell Stories

  I have always been a sucker for a good ballad. From the time I was a little girl, this was my favorite sort of song, and I could listen to a good story song over and over. From Bobby … Continue reading

Posted in About writing, Poetry | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Not Much to Show Today…

Not all maintenance of the house involves cleaning stuff up. Today, it’s mostly laundry. Lots and lots of laundry. Second load in the washer and one in the dryer.  Next load waiting for a spot. I’m also cleaning up a … Continue reading

Posted in Crafts | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Collaborating with Pirates…

Several years ago now, I received an email from my good friend Marc Gunn asking if I wanted to do another collaborative album after Don’t Go Drinking with Hobbits. This time, it would be a collection of songs about airship … Continue reading

Posted in contest, writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

It’s Monday! That Means Cleaning!

First of all, I am extremely proud that after a week, my desk still looks like this: (Which may still look cluttered to some, but remember where we started last week…) Now, to tackle the Down Below:   Would you … Continue reading

Posted in organizing, tips | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

We Must Have Cream for Sunday

Long before I finally got to visit Ireland last August, I wanted desperately to go. This desire found its way into several stories, including today’s RieTales story, “We Must Have Cream for Sunday.” That explains the setting, but not the … Continue reading

Posted in About writing, Reference Material | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Very Sweet Music…for Alistair and Jo

My friend Daniel Bernardo, who is a very talented composer, has written two variations on a theme for Alistair and Jo.  They are both simply splendid, and I am in love with both of them. I hope to create a … Continue reading

Posted in The Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

And My Imagination Will Make that Moment Live…

So, I went out to garden, but it looks like rain, so my neighbor suggested we wait until after the storms they are predicting so that the ground will be easier to till and the plants will not be battered … Continue reading

Posted in General comments | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

4/16/11 — What a Difference a Tune Makes…

My friend Sylvia Dickey Smith asked an interesting question on her fan page the other day. She was looking for insights into what brought your favorite characters to life for a workshop she is doing. I shared the basics of … Continue reading

Posted in The Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment