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Tag Archives: artist's memoir
From Indignation to Grateful Resolve
You’ve been there too, right? You know, those times when you’ve asked someone for a second opinion, they politely tell you the truth, and your response is to flinch, even bristle. “Harumph” is not the exact word I used. On … Continue reading
Posted in Book #2: Double Take, Musings on Life, My Story, Tip Jar, Writing
Tagged artist's memoir, editing, Inspiration, Perseverance, Watercolor, Writing, writing craft
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Time to do a DOUBLE TAKE!
As of 6pm, June 30th, 2022, the draft of my second book, Double Take, is now in my editor’s hands! His edited version of all 38,000 words should arrive in my inbox tomorrow. That will be the first time I … Continue reading