Author Archives: Catherine Castle

Parking Lot Perils by Catherine Castle

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Catherine Castle

If you’ve parked your car in a lot recently, I’m sure you’ve run into some hazards. I’m not talking about potholes or faded lines that keep you from seeing the parking spot dimensions or possible carjackers. I’m talking about the … Continue reading →

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The 7 Ps of Plotting by Catherine Castle

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Catherine Castle

I love alliteration, and lists of alliteration. So, with the aim of adding a new twist to an old narrative, (did you catch that alliteration?) I’ve taken a few permissions with plotting and renamed the familiar parts—but not the nitty … Continue reading →

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Seven ways to stop Writer’s Procrastination by Catherine Castle

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Catherine Castle

ph photo from pixabay   In this time of COVID I hear authors talking about being unable to write, myself included.  I’m not having trouble writing my blogs, but getting back to the books–that’s a whole ‘nother issue. So, I … Continue reading →

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Mozart for the Writer by Catherine Castle

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Catherine Castle

    When I was a teenager my goal in life was to become a singer. To meet that goal, I decided I wanted to attend the College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. There was one problem, however: I … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Hair Perils by Catherine Castle

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Catherine Castle

Picture by Monikflores from Pixabay   My husband read something on Facebook the other day that said by the time the shelter-at-home COVID-19 orders are lifted there will be 88% fewer blondes. I laughed out loud at the quip when … Continue reading →

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Life is Like a Box of Chocolates-by Catherine Castle

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Catherine Castle

Forrest Gump said it so succinctly, “Life is like a box of chocolates … you never know what you going to get.” You never do know what you’re going to get … unless the box lid has a diagram that … Continue reading →

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Writer, Oh Thy Name is Tenacity by Catherine Castle

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Catherine Castle

  The dictionary defines tenacity as “the quality of the state of being tenacious, as in persistence.” When a person is tenacious they hold fast to things and are not easily pulled apart. We’ve taken a number of trips and … Continue reading →

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Call Me Grace-less and Grateful by Catherine Castle

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Catherine Castle

  I had my first, and I hope my last ever, ride in an ambulance this year. It’s not a very smooth drive, and it was pretty cold without my winter coat on. I also learned something new: I can’t … Continue reading →

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You Might Be A Garden Junkie If… by Catherine Castle

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Catherine Castle

Snowball bush in my garden Photo by Catherine Hershberger At my house, the spring garden is in full bloom. The snowball bush, shown above is so laden with blooms that you can hardly see the bush. All the beds have … Continue reading →

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Seven Ways to Stop Writer’s Procrastination by Catherine Castle

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Catherine Castle

We all procrastinate. Some of us more than others. Writers are no different, except we sometimes call our procrastination Writer’s Block. Me–I call my Writer’s Procrastination Writer’s Avoidance. And I can get pretty good at it sometimes. Here’s a few … Continue reading →

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