"Thank you! The misuse of I drives me nuts too. And English is not even my first language.
:)"
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Vica Miller joined a group
Poetry Critique
We have moved to a private group.The new group is here at: http://www.shewrites.com/group/poetrycritiqueMembership approval is required but no one will be turned down. I look forward to seeing you at the new group!See More
Vica Miller commented on the blog post 'Thinking Aloud about Motherhood and Writing'
"Thank you, Lanita. Great advice on both ends - writing and parenting
:)"
Lanita Andrews commented on the blog post 'Thinking Aloud about Motherhood and Writing'
"They will get older, and you will be able to make more time. I keep notebooks all over the place - different rooms, purse, car... - so whenever I happen upon a couple extra second I can whip one out and jot down a few lines. My girls are both now…"
Vica Miller commented on the blog post 'A Moment In The Life Of One Adoptive Mother'
"what a beautiful story. thank you for sharing"
Vica Miller replied to the discussion 'Six Word Memoir Contest: "Why I Write"'
"I write, therefore I am"
Vica Miller replied to the discussion 'Carving Out Writing-Time from Kid-Time' in the group Mother Writer!
"Sure. in short: The Salons feature published & unpublished writers, in fiction, poetry and non-fiction. Held bi-monthly in a private location, by invitation only.
Vica Miller started her literary salons shortly after a fiction writing workshop…"
Vica Miller commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'
"If we don't get to read, when do we find time to write???
:)
I rambled about it a bit in my blog on She Writes. As to reading, I only do in the subway on the way to/from work. I have a whole new appreciation for the subway. Even if it's…"
E Victoria Flynn left a comment for Vica Miller
"Hello Vica,
Welcome to Mother Writer! and thank you for the friend addition. Please stop in and introduce yourself. After reading your blog post I think you'll find you're in good company. Let me know if you need anything.
--Victoria"
E Victoria Flynn commented on the blog post 'Thinking Aloud about Motherhood and Writing'
"Fantastic. And yes, I smiled because I am there."
Renate Stendhal left a comment for Vica Miller
"You bet I'd enjoy reading your novel! Anyone who mentions Nabokov must be read!"
Vica Miller commented on the blog post 'The closing of a circle'
"Congratulations! what's the name of your new novel?"
Vica Miller posted a blog post
Thinking Aloud about Motherhood and Writing
Even though I've been in new media and communications industry for nearly two decades, this is my first blog post. Why now, and not before? Because I want to stay sane.:)I carved out an hour to write this afternoon, and then realized that my mind is not there. Not because I have a writing block. Because being a Mother came first again.How do I get it back to writing? To my characters? To raising the stakes, and making sure that the drama in my book is not melodrama, that the dialogue is…See More
Vica Miller replied to the discussion 'Favourite books' in the group Fiction Writers
"What a great thread. Some of my favorites are "Camera Obscura" ("Laughter in the Dark") by Nabokov - anything by him, really; "Dead Souls" by Gogol, "The Magus" by Fowles, "The Great Gatsby" by…"
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- http://www.vicamillersalons.com
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Poetry
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I host private bi-monthly literary salons featuring fiction and non-fiction writers, both published and not.
http://www.vicamillersalons.com
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- yes
- My professional associations:
- Programs Committee, Executive Council of NY
Vica Miller's Blog
Thinking Aloud about Motherhood and Writing
Posted on October 19, 2009 at 1:00pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Even though I've been in new media and communications industry for nearly two decades, this is my first blog post. Why now, and not before? Because I want to stay sane.
:)
I carved out an hour to write this afternoon, and then realized that my mind is not there. Not because I have a writing block. Because being a Mother came first again.
How do I get it back to writing? To my characters? To raising the stakes, and making sure that the drama in my book is not… Continue
:)
I carved out an hour to write this afternoon, and then realized that my mind is not there. Not because I have a writing block. Because being a Mother came first again.
How do I get it back to writing? To my characters? To raising the stakes, and making sure that the drama in my book is not… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 2:50pm on February 25, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Vica, I just opened the door to the novelist group for you - welcome! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. And we do a live chat every Wednesday; hope you can join us for that!
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of The Wednesday Sisters and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
- At 11:12am on May 27, 2010,
Amanda Johnson Moon said… - Delighted that we met last night!
- At 1:12pm on November 15, 2009,
Lynne Kenney, PsyD said…
- Vica,
SOHO GRAND 310 W Broadway http://www.sohogrand.com/ WED the 18th NOV 6:30-9:00 really just a few relaxed mom bloggers and writers from all different walks of life, so pleased to meet you there. Feel free to bring a nice friend as well if you wish. Lynne
- At 7:38pm on October 22, 2009,
E Victoria Flynn said… - Hello Vica,
Welcome to Mother Writer! and thank you for the friend addition. Please stop in and introduce yourself. After reading your blog post I think you'll find you're in good company. Let me know if you need anything.
--Victoria
- At 2:32pm on October 20, 2009,
Renate Stendhal said… - You bet I'd enjoy reading your novel! Anyone who mentions Nabokov must be read!
- At 8:11am on July 7, 2009,
Michelle Maisto said… - Thanks on the congrats, Vica! So looking forward to meeting you as well!
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