Monthly Archives: July 2014

Except That I Wasn’t

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Marion

July 31, 2014 This is what my participant’s badge looked like when I checked in this morning: “But I’m not the winner,”I said. I wasn’t. I placed second. I was thrilled about it, but a blue ribbon emblazoned with WINNER … Continue reading →

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An Offer I Couldn’t Refuse

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Marion

The open house for Anne’s place happened last Friday. I didn’t really know how it went because subconsciously I was trying to stay away from the whole business of the sale. I went into a little bit of a slump … Continue reading →

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Building a World

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Marion

I’m struggling with world building right now. I’m writing a set of linked novellas, all set in a world with magic, but it’s a world that used to be like ours is. A catastrophic change happened, ushering in magic and … Continue reading →

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Listings

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Marion

Anne’s house is now officially in multiple listings. The two realtors have already done 17 showings, with an open house the upcoming weekend. I was amused by a couple of statements in the listing document. First of all, though, I … Continue reading →

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A Working Theory of Love, by Scott Hutchins

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Marion

I take the novel workshop every time I go to the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference. Before it starts, I try to read a book by the instructor, so I can decide whether he or she has the chops to teach … Continue reading →

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Here’s One Reason I Enjoy a Lee Child Book

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Marion

I know I go on about Lee Childs and his fictional almost-super-hero character, Ramblin’ Man Jack Reacher. His plots go from implausible at best to outright ridiculous, and I don’t care. They are warm popcorn, coated in fresh melted butter, … Continue reading →

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The Great Glass Sea; a Russian Novel Written by an American

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Marion

I am recommending this book to a lot of people; The Great Glass Sea, by Josh Weil. It came out earlier this month, and it’s published by Grove Atlantic; available on Kindle as well as in paper. My experience with … Continue reading →

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Shoreline Highway; Tomales Bay and Valley Ford

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Marion

Tomales is about six miles north of the edge of Tomales Bay. It’s another small town; smaller than Point Reyes Station; a village, but getting closer to “hamlet” designation. There are about 200 people there according to the 2010 census … Continue reading →

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The Shoreline Highway, Point Reyes Station

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Marion

  Point Reyes Station is the small township (about 800 people) on the edge of the Point Reyes National Seashore. I didn’t go all the way down to the ocean this trip. Instead I spent my time wandering the main … Continue reading →

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The Shoreline Highway Part 1

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Marion

I drove down Highway 1 to the town of Point Reyes on Tuesday. Instead of following Highway 12 all the way to the little town of Bodega and turning right, I took the Freestone Station Road. It has some slightly … Continue reading →

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