In a few days, it will be a whole new year—again. Each year goes by faster than the last, and that’s why I think it is supremely important to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and failures and then look forward to new...
Gramercy, Reader Friend! Today, we’re closing out our little journey of thankfulness by considering how we can express our gratitude for the written word. Wait … you’ve got us thanking words now, Joy? That’s it! Time to get you out of the house...
Gramercy, Reader Friend! Last time, I shared a few ways Readers can say Gramercy! to their favorite Writers! (I also gave you the thrilling background on that 14th-century interjection, so be sure to hop back and check it out!) Today, let’s see how Writers can...
Gramercy, Reader Friend! I have a revelation that will come as little shock to you. I love archaic words. Bring back all the old words, I say! Let’s begin with gramercy. In the fourteenth century, this word found its use as an interjection of thankfulness. Its...
Is it tea time where you are? Are you sipping your morning coffee? Even if it’s neither, I invite you to pour yourself a cuppa and join me, Joy E. Rancatore, (JER) and authors R J Rodda (RJR) and Audrey Driscoll (AD) as we have a little chat about writing,...
No matter how many times you have that dream … No matter how often you stare at the screen with its blinking cursor and envision the goal instead … No matter how many times you talk about the day it finally happens … Nothing prepares you for the...