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The wonderful thing about debates is that they can go on forever, and generate great discussions. One debate that seems to evolve over time is the difference between genre and literary fiction. The University of Washington videoed my view. Check out the link below and let me know your thoughts.
http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/popular-literary-fiction/video/instructor-perspective.html
Have a great day writing,
Pam
Winter Solstice Winter Solstice, or Yule, as it is known in Celtic celebrations has taken on new importance this year. But is December 21, the end of the world, as some speculate, or the dawn of a new age of awareness, inspiration and kindness? Before answering that question, lets explore the meaning of Winter Solstice….
“On the Summer Solstice … Whatever is dreamed on this night, will come to pass.” —William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream First the boring definition: “Summer Solstice occurs exactly when the axial tilt of a planet’s semi-axis in a given hemisphere is most inclined toward the star that it orbits. Earth’s maximum axial tilt to…
Although writer’s conferences happen year round, the summer months are packed solid. And as with everything in this world, there are varying opinions on how to select the conference that is right for you. Deciding the best one can be daunting. Below is a list I hope will help. Travel and time off: Can you…
In researching the origins of Father’s Day, I found remarkable similarities between Mother’s and Father’s day. Both were tied to the Civil War and both were inspired by Anna Jarvis, the creator of Mother’s Day. (For details regarding Anna Jarvis, and the origins of Mother’s Day, you can refer to my blog). In 1909, Sonora…
What do writer’s block and the black plague have in common? Both have the ability to strike denial and fear without warning. The good news is that, unlike the black plague, no one has ever died from writer’s block. In fact, many have grown quite rich from promoting the latest and greatest theory on how…
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Bealtaine – May 1st. If not a bowl of thy sweet cream, Then a cup to bring me cheer, For who knows when we shall meet again To go Maying another year. Cornish Folk Song Happy May 1st. Bealtaine is perhaps one of the most long-lived and adaptive festivals. Many claim it was celebrated in…