Susan Palmer's Exquisite Now

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Category: creativity

  • Fresh air writing

    Writers have borrowed a trick from artists, writing en plein air, outside, making observations and jotting notes the way that painters take canvas, paints and easel out to capture what they see. Books and websites about plein air writing are plentiful, with tips, gear and strategies. I’ve found value both in writing and drawing this…

  • The long farewell

    I missed two personal deadlines to get a somewhat polished version of my young adult thriller, “The Macklin Powers,” off to early readers. I promised to send it on a Friday. Friday passed with nothing sent. Then a week went by. Then I promised it would arrive on Monday, a day that also came and…

  • Almost like being in love

    First there were these occasional side glances. Then full eye-contact. Then a few casual conversations. Then a heart flutter. Then some more chat. A small hit of adrenaline, a few deeply felt moments. After a few months, it’s official. I’ve fallen hard. So, please, if you’re talking to me and I’m not quite looking at…