Monday Muse – Masked

I start the second part of my writing course today. For each of my papers we start each day, or week, depending on the paper, with a freehand exercise to get our creative minds and writing flowing. Like the Monday Muse the exercise is designed to get us writing regardless of our inner critic (more...

Monday Muse – Short and Sweet

First of all - apologies for being late. I was unwell yesterday and unable to think straight let alone write a post that could inspire, prompt or prod you in any direction (let alone the right direction). I am recovering but trying to limit my computer time so as not to aggravate my headache so...

Monday Muse – Winter Wonderland

Way down under in New Zealand we have been experiencing winter wonderland weather.  Even the fast flowing Shotover River in the South Island has been icing up.  Now that shows you how amazingly cold it is!  Here's a pic of it when it's not iced over. Needless to say, the Shotover Jet is not operating...

Monday Muse – The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Dear Readers, How are you?  I hope this letter (post) finds you well. The weather has been beautiful here.  The glorious sunny days are worth the cold and chilly nights spent huddled around the fire clasping a hot water bottle, before diving into a bed where the blankets weigh more than the bed frame itself....

Monday Muse – Reading the Pictures

Hi Everyone, I know I'm a little late with the Monday Muse and I'd like to say it's because I was visited by my very own muse and have spent the day writing...but...I have been doing the next best thing.  Reading! I went to the library this morning and enjoyed flicking through the picture books...

Monday Muse – Space and Supermoons

Welcome to another Monday Muse. Today's blog is going to be short and sweet. Words cannot describe or define the awesomeness or magnitude of space. I consider myself lucky that on a clear night I can step outside, look up at the sky and immediately be awed by the sheer number of stars that fill the sky....

Monday Muse – Haunted Houses and Escaping Goldfish

I hope everyone has had a fantastic, enjoyable and creative weekend.  I spent my time revising some manuscripts and designing a new enclosure for my rabbits. I also mulched my garden with autumn leaves. Now it looks rather colourful with green plants sticking up in patterns amidst a red, yellow, orange and brown backdrop. Today...

Monday Muse – The Royal Muse

Today is the day that we, way down under - here in NZ, are observing the Queen's birthday.  Happy Birthday to the Queen of England! So... ........I thought it only fitting that our muse today should relate to royalty.  If you're a children's writer like me, then kings and queens, princes and especially princesses are loved...

Monday Muse – A crocodile and a duck?

Good Morning Everyone, It is another Monday morning and I have been sitting at my desk trying to complete a writing assignment for the course I am doing.  I have had some great ideas for stories that do not fit the criteria, but none on track. This made me start thinking about our muse.  When...