Author Archives: Julia Karr

I don’t always have the time to read all the blogs I’d like to. But, I wanted to highlight a couple that I find really helpful when it comes to writing. One of the two is Kristen Lamb’s blog, We … Continue reading →

There is no question that this bionic arm is wonderful for this man! And the possibilites for future amputees being able to live normal lives is awe-inspiring. Here’s the article on io9. And the video from Youtube: There’s one thing … Continue reading →

Or – being published doesn’t make it all better. Now, don’t get me wrong – being published is fabulous! Traditional publication is a huge validation of one’s writing. But, it doesn’t guarantee long-term happiness or satisfaction. Publication is just one … Continue reading →

This Caturday is all about Esmerelda. I believe she has aspirations of becoming a writer, or at the very least, she’d like to journal. What do you think?

It’s been a long week, but I think I can eke out five random things… 1. Never count your squash before you harvest them. (something weird is going on in the squash patch – it doesn’t look good, folks!) 2. … Continue reading →

Not the hokey-pokey, as you may have been misinformed in childhood. A few years back, when XVI was being shopped around, I bought myself some writing books to (hopefully) improve my writing skills. Among them was Robert McKee‘s, STORY. I’d … Continue reading →

I can’t seem to stay away from gardening and writing analogies! I’m sure that’s because everything outside my house is bursting at the seams! As that old show tune goes… June is Busting Out All Over! Although the focus of … Continue reading →

I have always loved “ruins.” I remember looking for arrowheads in the cornfields when I was a kid. Even today I can’t dig in the garden without wondering what I might unearth. (So far I’ve come up with a few … Continue reading →

As I write this I’m listening to an early work by Mendelssohn  - he was in his teens when he wrote it. I’m easily impressed by someone so young writing something so beautiful. Even more impressed by my favorite composer, … Continue reading →

Of course, every day at my house is cat day – but on Caturday, I wanted to single out and share some of the besties from the week! Today is Baxter, having a little bird’s foot soup! (Silly Baxter!) Then … Continue reading →