Karmestein

The wind howled louder than a dozen wolves. There wasn’t a soul insight on Crenbrow lane as the cold air seized the darkened driveways. A light pit patter of rain spurs from the gray clouds followed by loud rumbles of thunder, making it almost impossible to hear the occupants living across and down the street in identical brimstones.

In 1304, Mr. and Mrs. Meade were settling their three noisy…

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Who killed Cathy? Part 2

Who killed Cathy? Part 2

The doors of the church fling open as men in dark suits descend taking their post, each on every second step. Immediately following are guests, all dressed in expensive black gowns, big dark hats , black suits and long satin gloves. The heels of sad loved ones clatter against the cemented steps, their faces concealed behind dark veils and designer shades.

What an awful occasion, Nick thought.

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The Rainman

Tess hops out of the van to meet Mick , who has been waiting on the curb outside a building for her.

“You got the stuff?” he asks anxiously, blowing his breath into his cold hands.

“Yup!” Tess exclaims, waving the contract into the air smiling. She kisses him. “All fifty-six pages. Are they ready for us?” She asks while handing him his signed copy.

Mick doesn’t answer right away.…

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Belle’s Bayou

Belle’s Bayou

Belle’s bayou was once filled with love. A slow churning, burning love that hummed and echoed like nectar bees in a tunnel of sunflower bent under the warm, summer sky.

It was a hot love, a sticky love like mama Maybelle’s crème pops, once they had been set out too long. An infectious love that always kept me coming back. I was sixteen then, young with big eyes and a small mouth. My mama used…

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How to find inspiration to write

How to find inspiration to write

Next time you find yourself struggling for inspiration, try this.

  • Travel

Go out on the town and discover new things. Watch locals have conversation, observe the many personalities, cultures and social customs around you. Or travel outside your city, to places with different climates. Feel the ocean’s breeze near coastal islands or the rush of melting ice as it falls from the sky in Alaska. You’…

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How to find inspiration to write

How to find inspiration to write

Next time you find yourself struggling for inspiration, try this.

  • Travel

Go out on the town and discover new things. Watch locals have conversation, observe the many personalities, cultures and social customs around you. Or travel outside your city, to places with different climates. Feel the ocean’s breeze near coastal islands or the rush of melting ice as it falls from the sky in Alaska. You…

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Ten places in your city or town for inspired writing.

Ten places in your city or town for inspired writing.

“Many can write words yet only some will feel them.”

When I use to think of writers, I imagined quirky introverts sitting behind desks all day, drinking coffee and writing amazing stories from thin air. Until I became one and learned that writing like many other things in life is art; Art that takes time to develop. Time to think,  experience and put into writing. Though it is ideal for a…

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Exercises for Well-being

” Where there’s a happy mind, there’s a writer at work. ” Here is a list of exercises for reduced anxiety and stress.

Yoga

Yoga is a physical activity that incorporates meditation and various poses to encourage breathing, relaxation and mindfulness. One of the best things about yoga is that it can be done almost anywhere (the beach, park, living room, backyard etc. ) and you can go at your…

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