Author Archives: Diane Pearson

I’m always looking for oddities that people exhibit. What eccentric habit do you or someone you know have? I used to think I was normal until someone pointed out it was strange that I marked dates (of first use) on … Continue reading →

What is the hook that snagged you in your favorite book? Was it the first sentence? Paragraph? Or did you have to read past the first chapter? What captures your attention? Hooks in books are like fish bait—different sizes for … Continue reading →

Sometimes writing is fun and sometimes not so much. Like right now, when I’m struggling for a few inspiring words to jump-start my enthusiasm that would evolve into an interesting blog article. Shake that muse out of bed, girl. Staring … Continue reading →

Recently, I had to find a key to a lock on a bicycle rack that been stored for years in the garage. The rack was still in excellent shape and a friend said she could use it. But first, I … Continue reading →

How many times this week have you had cause to scratch your head at craziness? The internet has put me on the information super freeway and my friends gladly share links to head-scratching items. But there are “funnies” in newspapers … Continue reading →

Over the years, I’ve noticed driving habits of too many people deteriorate to the point where navigating through traffic has gotten down right scary. Speeds have increased to the point, where if you are not going ten miles over the … Continue reading →

I normally wouldn’t say anything, but I’m seeing more occurrences which raises the question: when did the rules of conversation change? What happened to one person is to speak at a time? I grew up in a family of eight … Continue reading →

1 book, 1 night, 2 bookstores, 17 authors. No, it wasn’t my book and not my signing. But last night, Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Roseville, MN hosted an event I will never forget. To see a big chain store … Continue reading →