Some Words about Writing

June 9, 2009By Karen Barnett No Comments

For all the writers out there, or if you are just interested in the process… here are a few quotes to brighten your writing day. (Please excuse the language). Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia. ~E.L. Doctorow Substitute “damn” every time you’re inclined to write “very;” your editor will delete it and the … Read More

Two steps forward…

June 8, 2009By Karen Barnett 1 Comment

This post is for all you writers, writer-wannabes and those just interested in the process. Lots of folks have been asking me about my progress on Shaken. Well, I have to say it’s been a bit of a dance lately. Two steps forward and one step back. I am trying to follow recommendations made by … Read More

Friday Book Pick — Waterfalls by Robin Jones Gunn

June 5, 2009By Karen Barnett 4 Comments

This week for my Friday Book Pick, I’m recommending Robin Jones Gunn‘s Waterfalls. It is book number six of the eight part Glenbrooke series. I have not read the others in the series, but I thoroughly loved Waterfalls. All of the Glenbrooke books take place in the fictional community of Glenbrooke, Oregon. Being an Oregonian … Read More

Delight

June 3, 2009By Karen Barnett 2 Comments

I guess I was too traumatized by the “spider incident” to get a blog post written yesterday. Or maybe life just got in the way! Today I want to share about a bible verse that keeps popping up in my life lately. Do you ever have that happen? It always makes me wonder if God … Read More

Shower Terror

June 1, 2009By Karen Barnett 4 Comments

Okay, I’ve never actually seen the movie Psycho, so all I know about it is that it has a terrifying shower scene. I had my own terrifying shower scene this morning. Want to hear the story? I’m sure it rivals the movie. 🙂 I had just stepped into the shower for a refreshing morning wake-up … Read More