"Hi K - I guess most of us have been down that road at sometime or another. I can feel your fatigue. When we're bone tired that despondency is like quicksand. If you can just find a quiet spot (hate to say this, but with 5 kids, your quiet spot…"
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Whitney Peckman replied to the discussion 'Wouldn't mind crits on this piece. Thanks in advance!' in the group Virtual Critique Group
"First, I am feeling your heart, its love, its pain. Your expression of it is full and open, and a gift, to yourself, to readers. As far as critiquing, I am uncertain of the last two paragraphs. Your meaning is not entirely clear to me, tho I think…"
Whitney Peckman commented on the blog post 'Santa's on the Naughty List'
"OMG I love this! I FB'ed and Twitted, emailed it and am still laughing! Thanks for making this Yankee's Xmas in the South such a hoot!"
Whitney Peckman replied to the discussion 'One sentence' in the group Literary Fiction Writers
"I turned my face toward the door, it was a little absurd, somehow. Afraid of crossing the hall, I pulled my robe closer around me. I tried the cold knob and the door squeaked open. There was a light, from the winter sun, to show me the dust motes…"
Whitney Peckman commented on the group 'Essay Writing'
"I just posted a blog http://bit.ly/cqkYU7 The Pace of Mindfulness, and I'm wondering if it is also an essay. Any input would be appreciated. Thx."
Whitney Peckman replied to the discussion 'One sentence' in the group Literary Fiction Writers
"I turned my face toward the door, it was a little absurd, somehow. Afraid of crossing the hall, I pulled my robe closer around me. I tried the cold knob and the door squeaked open. There was a light, from the winter sun, to show me the dust motes…"
Whitney Peckman commented on the group 'Essay Writing'
"Anjali, I am of the same mind. I often begin with a rant of some sort, but if I can push through that I am able to get some clarity of my own mind. It is usually hiding under the raving."
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For The Utterly Green & Clueless Novelist
For newbie novelists, who have not a clue what they just got themselves into, when they decided to just write a book! Post questions here on terminology, loglines, tools, accronyms, etc., in hopes for direction and support from the vets!See More
Whitney Peckman commented on the blog post 'SheWriMo: Our NaNoWriMo Correspondent Shares Ten Tips for Tackling Day One'
"I suggest going straight for the chocolate covered coffee beans in favor of actual liquid coffee which has it's own time demands for taking you away from the computer, possible mid-thought, for a wee bit of relief (or is that a bit of wee…"
Whitney Peckman replied to the discussion 'Your Biggest Essay and Memoir Questions????' in the group Essay Writing
"How many have had the experience of an essay turning into fiction?"
Whitney Peckman commented on the group 'Essay Writing'
"Here's a bit about signing up for Andrea's class - http://whitneypeckman.blogspot.com/"
Whitney Peckman commented on the blog post 'Rinsed Clean'
"That's exciting and I'll look fwd to reading Tornado Warning."
Whitney Peckman commented on the blog post 'Rinsed Clean'
"Conceptualizing healing process as the action of the wave seems nearly perfect to me. That both the pain and the healing process can overwhelm, wash over and eventually buoy you up is so powerful. The wave "reverberating off my internal…"
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- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- nothing published
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- none
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- no
- Services I offer to other writers:
- no
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- no
- My professional associations:
- only in the visual arts
Whitney Peckman's Blog
Four Stages of Garage Sale Grief
Posted on October 11, 2010 at 8:20am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Barnes and Noble shelves are filled with books on grief and grief counseling and, as one who has suffered some socially legitimate grief in her life, I certainly don’t mean to make light of grief in any way, particularly in light of these times when people are once again throwing themselves off bridges and other high places, if only figuratively. However, I do believe that some consideration needs to be given to Garage Sale Grief since it afflicts so many, regardless of the dearth reported in… Continue
The Zen of The Now
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 3:34pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
94 degrees today in NC and the first day of fall. Can you hear me pounding my head on the dashboard of my van, as I wait in the drive through line at Starbucks waiting, waiting, WAITING to get to the window, with van windows open? We are fully loaded with artwork, show tent, walls, chairs, bags, tent weights, computers, chilly weather clothes (and WHEN WOULD THEY BE NEEDED, I scream in my head), couple of totes of misc. show gear. It’s 9:45 am and THIS LINE IS NOTNOTNOT MOVING – the man with… Continue
Sometimes Backwards Doesn't Work
Posted on September 22, 2010 at 1:15pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Breaking into pattern, destroying the flow, jumping the groove can disturb one's life in subtle ways. I was rolling along, really into painting gardens, botanical themes just pouring out of me, blooming like they were July in a Friday Harbor meadow, loose and buzzing with movement, life, sun, rain...my process of beginning with texture and color birthing visions of poppies, iris, fields of wild grasses working like second skin, third eye, fingers like dancers, quick, weightless, singing… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 5:53am on October 18, 2010,
Emma French Connolly said… - Whitney, I have another focus that might help bring you some $ to do this . . . we also have writing prompts based on the history of our city . . . for example: who is buried at the city cemetery (oldest grave marker); create a virtual tour of the city; write a story about a famous resident of the city's early days; pick an historic location (or photograph) of our town or neighborhood and create an essay or fictional piece. involve local newspaper for an essay contest; work with a local library to have a public reading.
- At 9:39pm on October 11, 2010,
Anjuelle Floyd said… - So glad you've joined ”Why Do You Write & What Is Your Process?”
We have a wonderful group of members. I encourage you to read their profiles and visit my blog that lists the essays members have offered in answering the question that is the name of our group.
I encourage you to consider submitting an essay where you answer the question.
This is a great way to introduce yourself and a good promotional opportunity.
I also post the essay and picture (yours) on my personal blog.
To be featured forward your essay and picture to: nepadfwriter@yahoo.com
Again, I am glad to have you joined us and hope your time here will provide encouragement and helpful information about writing, publishing and all that good stuff.
Take care.
anjuelle
www.anjuellefloyd.com Imagination is the key to freedom.
The author's job is to cultivate and nurture her or his imagination and that of others.
www.anjuellefloyd.com/books/keeper-of-secrets/
www.anjuellefloyd.com/books/the-house/
- At 10:02am on October 6, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Whitney, Adding my voice to the welcome. If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not group.
Enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Author of the national bestseller, The Wednesday Sisters, and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
- At 6:32am on October 6, 2010, Emma French Connolly said…
- Welcome Whitney! What are you writing?
- At 7:54am on October 2, 2010,
Joan Hanna said… - Thanks so much for your comments! it's amazing how easily we can be right back there in that moment, isn't it?
- At 6:31pm on September 22, 2010,
Julie Jeffs said… - Whitney,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
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