Tuesday, December 29, 2009

chocolate croissants


chocolate croissants, originally uploaded by mysterywriter.

I like to snack while I write. You can find the recipe here.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Reading Challenge 2010


I'm game. Are you? Click here to find out more information.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

It's that time of year....


As 2009 draws to a close, it is time to pick a title for my quote book for next year. I don't have as many contenders as I did last year, but I'm not sure this is good or bad.

Last year's title was: So much yet to see.

Contenders for this year include:

1. Apparently I'm just getting started

2. To days to come

3. A clean napkin and an extra place at the table

4. The world needs your story

5. Front row seat to the greatest show on earth


The writer in me loves #5, but I'll be thinking about all of them this next week to see which one becomes my mantra for the new year.

I'm also going to post a list on the side on January 1 with a list of things to accomplish. Might be something little, might be something big. But I do enjoy crossing off items on a list.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas!


Nativity, originally uploaded by Mike Motoda.

Merry Christmas to each and everyone of you out there. Remember the Reason for the Season.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Glad to be back



I have finally dug out from all the snow - approximately 8 inches received Friday night. And after 80 hours of being without power, I am back to blogland. One good thing - I was able to miss work Monday and Tuesday.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Frost in the air


IMG_6412, originally uploaded by mysterywriter.

I had to take this picture to show the frost. It was 'cool' looking. LOL

Thursday, December 10, 2009

riding sidesaddle


12 07 08, originally uploaded by Ravenwood2009.

I'm thinking of turning this photograph into a short story over the weekend. I plan to change the names, but I do want to keep the fact that the woman only rides sidesaddle and always wears a bowler.

I'll post the story once I've finished it.

Wish me luck. :)

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Research for a new idea

I'm working on a new idea - mistaken identity murder(s). While I was googling for information, I was looking for something to make notes on and found a piece of paper where I had written "canon rebel eos xsi commercial" - to remind myself to look for the music used in this commercial. Well, tonight I found the name of it as well as the sheet music! Unbelievable luck!



The music is by Michael Montes.

So what does this have to do with my story? I think my character will be a piano teacher or a composer. Still working on it.