How inspiring to sit at beautiful wineries in Wenatchee, Cashmere and Quincy Washington with a journal, a glass of wine and basket of cheeses. A draft of another chapter was written for Gentleman Companion Three, and today I begin to unfold the words. How proud I am to be living in such a beautiful state. Patricia http://patriciagkay.com
Hedgebrook, http://www.hedgebrook.org/ reached out to Seattle women writers by bringing a writer's program to Seattle's Capitol Hill Roy Street Coffee House. I spent a creative two hours last evening with approximately 30 other women in a sun-soaked coffee house writing, listening to each other's words, and supporting our common passion to write. Kelsey from the marketing team of Hedgebrook led us in group writing drills that challenged our skills, smiles and recognition to each others words.
Try this exercise: Pick a location, any location that comes to mind and now starting writing a paragraph or two. Have someone interrupt you writing by shouting out other words, which you must include in your story. Not only will you laugh, but also you will realize what directions words can take spontaneously. What words did we use? Our story location was a ICE CREAM SHOP. What words were added to our storyline? manicure, chocolate, dirty sock, divorce, schnick, and raven. Oh, the stories we told. Thank you Hedgebrook for an amazing evening. Patricia patriciagkay.com The chapters of Gentleman Companion Three are unfolding. My editors have commented on how challenged they have become in reading my words which are filled with the emotions of Lawrence's journey. Like all of you I am watching the Olympics and the athletes whose life focus has been this challenging event.
I hope that my daily discipline to write, surround myself with amazing support and recognizie a life long passion continue to fulfill my dreams. Congratulations to every athlete, family and coach from all over the world. Patricia |
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