The Writer Inside

Susan Books, On Writing, Scribbles

I think a true writer can’t stop writing. They love words, and stories, and the way they sing together. I have been a story teller since my early days (just as my mother!) and have always loved a great tale. But I have also loved to read, and not just novels,

Read More

Painting the Blues Away

Susan Just for Fun, Scribbles

Okay, we really didn’t have any blues. I was looking back through some of my old posts and photos and found this from back in 2008. Rachel and I sat there for four hours and painted away! Now I understand why people take up painting as a hobby. And all I did was paint this little mug.

Read More

Creating Story World

Susan On Writing, Posts on other blogs, Scribbles

Why, why, why is JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series so popular? What is it about her stories that capture us so, that make us—and roughly 500 million other readers—stand in line for days to get their hands on the latest 800-page offering?

Aside from the depth of characterization, the twisting,

Read More