Category Archives: writing

The Art of Emotion

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Joan Stradling, Author

A dear friend sent me some photos she took while vacationing in Galveston to use as painting inspiration. Yesterday, I used one for this watercolor. It’s not an exact replica of the photo, and it isn’t meant to be. As … Continue reading →

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September Surprise

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Things here have been—interesting. I’ve been doing quite a bit of revising on my new middle grade novel, which has been a blast. No. Really. I’ve very much enjoyed doing revisions this time around. I just finished another go at … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stuff

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

Ah, the weekend. Here it’s actually Rodeo weekend (that means there’s a rodeo happening—which is a big thing in my town) so things are crazy! The girls and I went to the parade this morning, though we didn’t stay through … Continue reading →

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Friday Fishing

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

So it’s Friday. The last weekend of freedom for my kids before school starts on Wednesday. Daughter 2 has wanted to go fishing all summer but things have been so crazy, she hasn’t had a chance to. Hubby, Son 2, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s June. Yeah. So much for being better at blogging. *sigh* So, since my last post in February, I’ve read MANY more books. I also got my kids through school. In addition to that, I sent my oldest child off … Continue reading →

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Stuff on Saturday

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Joan Stradling, Author

It’s the end of the first week back to school for the kids. It didn’t go so well, and I ended up having sick kids on Thursday and Friday. They’re doing a bit better today so hopefully they’ll be back … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse (sort of)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

Writing is like . . . Yeah. I’ve written previous posts in which I’ve compared writing to anything from gardening, to an amusement part, to a road (with agents as a GPS). While those posts still apply, lately I’ve come … Continue reading →

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Hello . . . hello . . . hello

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

Wow. Did you hear that echo? Yeah. Things have been awfully empty and deserted in my blogosphere. I am still here even though I haven’t been “here” posting on the blog (poor neglected thing). I’ve spent the summer in frustration … Continue reading →

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Writing Advice from Doctor Who

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

Please forgive my absence here on the blog. I’ve still been having problems with my foot (went for more x-rays today). During my recuperation, I’ve been travelling with the Doctor. My eyes have been opened to the wonders of the … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Muse

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Joan Stradling, Author

See, I didn’t abandon the blog completely even though Holly Root and Barbara Poelle said I could. I was going to post a contest today, but I’m not quite ready with all the pictures I need. First of all, I … Continue reading →

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