Break for the Holidays
I’m taking a break over the holidays to spend time with family. I’ll be returning in the new year with new posts. Perhaps you’ll see a new theme on this site by then because either the new Gutenberg editor is...
Mandie Hines Author Blog
Poem: Morning’s Firsts
Early morning,when the chilly airbrushes against my cheeksand the gray sky waits for the firstbird to release its song,is the most peaceful time.Right before the peal of children’slaughter marks the beginning of ahurried life, even before the firstcoffee beans are...
Secret to Becoming an Author
Sometimes, I wish I knew the secret to writing. The secret to making a book come together, to make the idea that begins in my mind come to life on the page. I think it’s what all writers are looking...
What is the Theme of Your Writing Life?
I’ve been troubled by something I heard at a recent writing workshop. One of the authors said something to the effect that writers spend their entire lives trying to say one thing. I mentioned this at this month’s poetry night,...
Words to Write By Part 9
The Words to Write By series is a quick reference to help explain the differences between commonly misused words. In this installment of Words to Write By, I’ll review penultimate vs. ultimate, whether vs. weather, verses vs. versus, and then...
