by Andi | Nov 17, 2014 | Written and Wrought
We drove past her grandparent’s house, a house built before the 20th century, still standing there with its small barn amongst the neighborhood that has swallowed up the farmlands around it. On the tiny row of houses in “town,” she pointed out the... by Andi | Nov 15, 2014 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
For several years now, I’ve subscribed to the Funds for Writers newsletter put out by C. Hope Clark. So today I am quite honored to share an interview with Hope. Be sure to sign up for her newsletter, too. 1. Tell me about your latest project. My latest... by Andi | Nov 14, 2014 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
This week, I asked the members of the Painted Steps Writers’ Group to share 3 writers that they each emulate – people who they would like to be like as writers in the world. Because it’s not fair of me to ask of them something I won’t do... by Andi | Nov 13, 2014 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
I don’t know how it happens for you – whether you’re like John Irving and know the last sentence to which you will write, or maybe you hear a character speaking in your mind, maybe it’s just something that gets you so fired up that you... by Andi | Nov 12, 2014 | God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
Xander, our rooster, was crowing when I let Meander, our dog, out at 4:45am this morning. I lay down on the coach to wait for Meander’s return from her pre-dawn jaunt, and I thought of the women who had walked these same boards before me. Of Effie Tucker, the...