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Tag: On Writing

On Writing

Tuesday’s Truths – Week Eight

November 29, 2011 Vanessa Shields

Boy, oh, boy. Week eight already. I can only believe it 'cause the calendar tells me so. Wow! Week ate...I play. I play. Today's Truth: There are less than 48 hours left in NaNoWriMo. Why I am not stopping all other writing in my life is beyond me.  Why I am not throwing up from… Continue reading Tuesday’s Truths – Week Eight

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Cuss Rushing

November 22, 2011 Vanessa Shields

My insides are shaking because I put way too many things on my 'To Do List' for today. I had too much coffee and too much sugar, and my body is feeling it. Plus, my adrenaline is on over-produce because I'm really excited about my memoir class tonight. I've invited several local writers to attend… Continue reading Cuss Rushing

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Tuesday’s Truths – Week Six

November 15, 2011 Vanessa Shields

I'm the calmest I've felt in ever. I can't say it's writing-related elation. Nope. I have Jenn Merritt, owner of 'State of Being' to thank. She performed a Reiki treatment on me this morning. She re-aligned my state, if you will.  My mind is so quiet, and it's quiet that it's quiet, and that's quite… Continue reading Tuesday’s Truths – Week Six

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