Monthly Archives: December 2019

I Did It Anyway

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

Yesterday I put my last submission of the year in the mail. (This was one of those rare markets where you actually send in a paper copy.) And I did it despite all contrary conditions. Despite the printer running out … Continue reading →

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Season’s Readings

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

At this time of year, who can resist the story of the composer of “White Christmas?” Not me. I do love biographies, but this one is exceptional. It’s about a genius, of course. But it’s also about three of the things … Continue reading →

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Looking Backwards

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

I’m not one for nostalgia. I don’t view the past with some hazy golden glow. I remember all too well the struggles, heartbreaks and hard work of my younger years. Besides, I’m happy now, so the past holds little attraction … Continue reading →

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Roughing It

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

In my last post, I talked a bit about how we get ideas. But getting the idea is worthless if we immediately lose its essence. We have to capture not just the idea, but its context. Many writers talk about … Continue reading →