Hello, Friends! It’s been a while so I thought I’d bring you some good news. Remember way back when I told you about a donkey who was friends with a sheep? Boop the donkeys nose to read that story Well, that first story idea is finally coming to life… tomorrow!! I decided that I would…
Mr. Turner
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I wanted to offer a treat to my readers in the hopes of make up for my absence. Lately, it’s been a challenge for me to create the time I want to work on my music or writing. So, as a tool to move myself in the…
Happy “Tell A Story” Day
Today is “tell a story” day! Now this is one I can get in to. Since I’m sitting for a while on my own for about fifteen minutes at physical therapy, let’s see if I can tell you a story using the things around me. Here we go! ... Margie couldn’t believe that bratty kid…
I Got Mail
Before Christmas last year, a lovely lady on social media asked publicly for recommendations of a children’s book to buy for her nieces. At first, I hesitated, not wanting to sound like a braggart but quickly tossed off that feeling. I should be proud! I wrote a wonderful story! So I responded, telling her of…
Book Inspired Holiday Week
The first day of November brings us our first book inspired holiday. Sunday was Author’s Day. This holiday was created with the intention to bring awareness to American authors in the early 1900s by Nellie Verne Burt McPherson. Nellie was the president of the Bement, Illinois Women’s Club, teacher, and an avid reader throughout her…
Read A Book Day-September 6
About a month ago was Book Lovers Day and I told you all about my cool friends. So today, let’s talk about reading. Hey, comic books count as reading a book! I am a very slow reader. I also tend to start three or four books at a time. The best remedy for me, other…
Broo and His Castle Pt. 1
Author's Note: This short story features characters from my book Song of a Wingfin. There is backstory from the book, as this takes place afterward, but I fill you in a bit along the way. If you follow my blog, you also know that I love random holidays. This coming Saturday is one that sparked…
A White Author Writing POC
When authors build the characters for their books, there are several ways they can be born. I have some author friends who say the characters pop in their heads way before the stories. Writing Song of a Wingfin, things happened differently. The characters almost formed around the story. An exception to this was Noreen. The sparks…
Inspiration from Your Creations
I wanted to share a moment with you that I had when I finished writing my book Song of a Wingfin. I'm only recently an author. My main form of being creative is as a songwriter/musician. Song of a Wingfin available now on Kindle My band dissolved in November of 2019. I felt it best…
And the Story Begins…
"The planet does not need more successful people.The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds.” – Dalai Lama Hello. My name is Nettie and I have always loved a good story. Perhaps that is why I would always ask my father for them. Of course, he is an expert storyteller…
Imagine Me a Story 