Rewriting A Previously Written Novella

I have written a novella only to realize that it needs to be changed. I posted recently that I need to write from a transgender perspective. Implementing this perspective in the already written novella just came out of the blue. Hmm, maybe it didn't. It's going to be a challenge but I want to do it.

Words of Wisdom

I hope everyone that is reading this is having a really good day. And if you are not, just know that in every new minute that passes you have an opportunity to change that.


~Gillian Anderson

Today's Word

DROLLERY, n.

1. The act or an instance of jesting or burlesquing.

2. whimsical humor

Taking A Different Route

My writing is taking a turn in another direction. As some of you may or may not know, I am a transgender person who sees life from a different set of lenses. I never want to pigeon hole to being just a transgender writer. I write commentaries, essays, short stories, poetry, and op-ed on occasion. 

What has transpired is the need to write from the transgender perspective. I never chose this, it just happened. Possibly it's the impetus I need to get out of my comfort zone. I do need that from time to time. Being involved with theater, acting, and improv has sparks this desire.  I have begin implementing this in my writing. 

Today's Word

CANNONEER, n.

A serviceman in the artillery.

Today's Word

EFFETE

Lacking strength, courage, or spirit.

Words Of Wisdom

The greatest gift you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.


~Brian Tracy

Today's Word

ABHOR, v.

Regard with disgust and hatred

Frederick Douglass

This is the other book I am currently reading.

Today's Word

WHERRY, n.

A light rowboat used for carrying passengers.

Favorite Authors

My Favorite Authors

1. Edgar Allan Poe

2. Langton Hughes

3. Paul Laurence Dunbar

4. Herman Melville

5. Sylvia Plath

6. Jack Kerouac

Today's Word

ARRAS

Tapestry of Flemish origin used especially for wall hangings and curtains.

Reading Series

SOUL SISTER REVUE

Reading series  6:30 PM  January 21st.

HI-FI BAR
169 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009


Contact: soulsisterrevue@gmail.com

Today's Word

FEY, adj.

Able to see into the future:visionary

Marked by an otherworldly air or attitude.

Words Of Wisdom

Normality is a paved road; it's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.

~Vincent Van Gogh

Today's Word

POPINJAY, n.

A vain or conceited person especially one who dresses or behaves extravagantly.

Today's Word

ARCHITRAVE, n,

The molding around a rectangular opening (as a door).

Virginia Woolf

This is the book I'm currently reading.

Today's Word

LEITMOTIF, n.

A dominant recurring theme. 

A Lot of WRITING

I've been doing much writing the past few days. Have written a commentary, a couple of stories, and a play. I been doing some acting (actually enjoy it). Now I'm mulling over writing a horror story. As you can see there's much on my plate.

Today's Word

PRESCIENT, adj.

visionary, farsighted

A Hidden Gem

I found the 192 Book Store one day while walking along 10th Avenue. I didn't think there was much on this street but I was wrong. I went into the store and saw some excellent resources. This west side store is a real gem.

192  Books
192 Tenth Avenue @ 21 Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4022
www.192books.com

OPEN MIC POETRY

OPEN MIC MONDAY
MONDAY  JANUARY 11TH @ 9 PM
TICKETS: $7.00

NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
236 EAST 3RD STREET
NEW YORK, NY

Today's Word

BOLSHIE, adj.

deliberately combative or uncooperative.

Words Of Wisdom

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.

~Rumi, Poet (1207-1273)

Goals for 2016

At the beginning of each year I set goals of the things that I will accomplish during the coming year. I don't have all of mine listed yet but one of them is to write three commentaries a week. One thing to guard against is to burden myself with too many goals. It's better to do a few things well than many goals just average.

Today's Word

HEGIRA, n.

A journey especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation.

Today's Word

INCHOATE, adj.

1. Not yet completed or fully developed; rudimentary.

2. just begun,

3. not organized; lacking order.

Happy New Year

The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help writing that story by setting goals. 

~Melody Beattie