Author Archives: Raven Raye

About Raven Raye

I am a newly divorced Author/Radiation Therapist with two kids. I volunteer at a local cat shelter and have 3 of my own; one of which is a special needs. I live in the greater Houston area, but one day I'm going to move where they have more than one (summer) season.

OMG another BLOG!

Posted on May 13, 2013

Has anyone else noticed how many abbreviations we have now-a-days? I work as a Radiation Therapist so I know the medical field has a ton of them. The publishing industry has a ton of their own. I’m sure that every … Continue reading →

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The Good, The Bad, and What the…?

Posted on April 29, 2013

I’ve been off the grid for a while. Dodging responsibilities, wallowing… With a growing list of life-changing moments, I’ll start with… What the … I had the roof on my house replaced and by some divine providence a home inspection … Continue reading →

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Write it Like a Song

Posted on December 10, 2012

Listening to music has helped my writing. And not just by carrying me away to that part of my mind where I can get lost in the forest of tall thoughts. When you listen to a song, you’re being dragged … Continue reading →

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RenFest and the writer

Posted on October 22, 2012

Renaissance fun yesterday at the Texas Renaissance Festival; the biggest themed attraction in the nation. My daughter and I stayed right up until the fireworks. A first for me. Walking was only slightly painful (understatement) after my foot surgery. After … Continue reading →

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Mix it Up

Posted on September 17, 2012

This will be a fairly short post since I blogged yesterday. I got the days mixed up. So, whoever was supposed to blog yesterday and didn’t get the chance, sooo sorry. I’m really not trying to step on toes. Anyone … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Kickoff!

Posted on September 16, 2012

The beginning of anything is never easy: writing that first line, starting your diet, a first date, your first child, starting your life over—reinventing yourself. Reinventing yourself? Yes, that’s what I said. I find myself in that position. Some days … Continue reading →

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Age of Entitlement

Posted on August 13, 2012

You’re at a restaurant enjoying your meal when, from the neighboring table, a blood-curdling scream erupts. Stares try to shoot down the food-throwing, drink-pouring toddler. The oblivious parents continue eating and conversing, doing nothing to stem the frain (that’s food+rain). Why? … Continue reading →

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Skill Sets for Life

Posted on July 9, 2012

So many things in life we learn by doing. Or not doing. If we’re lucky, we learn by watching others make their mistakes. Nah. Cuz we always think we can do better, we’ve chosen better, or that will never happen … Continue reading →

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Writing Amidst Distraction

Posted on June 4, 2012

Can you write at home or do you need… “No, you can’t have ice cream before dinner.” Umm, where was I? Do you need to plug in to an MP3? Do you need to actually remove yourself… “You do not … Continue reading →

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Right (write) Brain vs. Left Brain

Posted on March 26, 2012

For the most part, authors, like all creative folk, are right brain thinkers. We see a bigger picture. We connect seemingly random events like pieces of a puzzle. Of course, since opposites attract, I married a left brainer. (sigh) Along … Continue reading →

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