…as my Sci-Fi novel takes shape. Spoiler: We finally have flying cars!
To my great surprise…
…I find myself writing a Science Fiction novel! I wake up from dreams with entire chapters somehow transcribed into my brain. Am writing it all down as fast as I can…
No Lifeguard On Duty…
Good advice for Life and Writing. I’m learning perseverance
“We never talk anymore…”
Working on dialogue. He said, she said. “Are you listening to me? I feel like you’re not listening to me.”
“She looked like trouble…”
Headed into the final stretch of writing for my series of SF Missing Person Detective stories. Stay tuned… A visit to Palo Alto’s wonderful Stanford Theatre, where they only show classic movies, is always an inspiration! http://stanfordtheatre.org/
The Original “Missing Persons”…
Just back from my first visit to Seattle. I didn’t know that the city was named for a local Native American ~ Chief Si’ahl. Lots of art in public places; like this image on the side of a random building.
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Transamerica Pyramid…
I was surprised to learn that the frog fountain beside the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, is an homage to Mark Twain, who for a time was one of the “Bohemians” who spent time at the Montgomery Block building, which was previously located on this site. Others there at the time included Bret Harte, Ambrose…
If that was “The Summer of Love”…
…what is this the “Summer of”? Went to a very thought provoking exhibit at the DeYoung in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Summer of Love. https://deyoung.famsf.org/summer-love-art-fashion-and-rock-roll?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItI3W-tLM1QIVDG5-Ch2iGwl1EAAYASAAEgLS1_D_BwE (it’s there until August 20th).
Going to the library
I always find something inspiring at my local library, even if it’s not something to read. (like this Princess flower bush planted next to the parking lot.)
Patience and Fortitude
Those are the names of the two lions guarding the great New York Public Library, where I went on a recent visit back East. Patience & Fortitude; good advice for life and writing!
“Ideas are like rabbits….”
“…You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.” ~ John Steinbeck Visited the lovely Steinbeck Center in Salinas. Inspiring on many levels. http://steinbeck.org/
