About jayne bowers
*married with children, stepchildren, grandchildren, in-laws, ex-laws, and a host of other family members and fabulous friends
*semi-retired psychology instructor at two community colleges
*writer
I read a couple of Ron Rash’s stories in Burning Bright this morning, and like always when I read the work of a master storyteller, I stand amazed at the craftmanship and intensity of the story. “Back of Beyond” is especially strong. … Continue reading →
Posted in book reviews, fiction, readng, stories, story telling, Uncategorized, writing
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Tagged reading, Ron Rash, stories, story telling, writing
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So much to think about, so little time to write…at least in any coherent fashion. Yet if I continue to wait until my muse mojo is visiting, well, let’s just say it might not happen. So while the newfound knowledge … Continue reading →
Posted in books, critique groups, stories, Uncategorized, workshops, writing, writing conferences, writing fiction
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Tagged writing, writing ficiton, writing retreats, writing tips
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I’m a fledging writer. Well, maybe I’m a couple of baby steps beyond that, but every single day of my life I read something that just about knocks my socks off. See? I can hardly write without using a cliché. … Continue reading →
Posted in book reviews, books, fiction, nonficion, reading, stories, Uncategorized, writers, writing
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Tagged books, Chaim Potok, critique groups, reading, writers, writing
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I enjoy going to old bookstores (new ones too) and thrift shops for book browsing. There’s no telling what treasures you’ll find there. Even if you don’t purchase a book, there are certain to be snippets of food for thought, … Continue reading →
Posted in book stores, books, nonfiction, personal growth, psychology, readng, Scott Peck, Uncategorized
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Tagged bookstore finds, bookstores, change, Dr. Scott Peck, personal choice, reading
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One of the many fun things my friend and I did on a recent trip to the Hendersonville and Flat Rock areas was see Smoke on the Mountain at the Flat Rock Playhouse. Let me amend that sentence to “see and hear Smoke on … Continue reading →
One of my uncles had a vineyard and made his own wine. Who knew? I don’t know the size of his vineyard or whether the wine was for sale to the public or strictly for private consumption. I do know … Continue reading →
Sometimes the right words from the right person spoken in the right tone at the right time can make a whale of a difference in attitude, confidence, and motivation. In a phone conversation last week, an old friend said, “I’ve … Continue reading →
Posted in critique groups, editing, generative writing groups, memoir, stories, Uncategorized, writing groups, writing prompts
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Tagged storytelling, writing encouragement, writing groups, wrting
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Since our screened-in back porch has been changed into a sunroom, I can’t stay out of it. Before dawn, on and off throughout the day, and even at dusk (like now), I find myself coming out here to read, write, … Continue reading →
Posted in books, fiction, inspiration, novels, readng, story telling, Uncategorized, words, writing
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Tagged books, Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome, reading, storytelling, writing
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I joined a writing group several years ago and quickly saw that I was outnumbered. Everyone except me wrote poetry or fiction; some people wrote both. I read, enjoyed, and critiqued their submissions, and they read and critiqued mine. Hard … Continue reading →
Posted in critique groups, editing, fiction, nonfiction, readng, short stories, story telling, Uncategorized, writing, writing fiction
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Tagged critique groups, William Faulkner, writing, writing fiction
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Is there a friend of mine, Facebook or otherwise, who doesn’t know I’ve been working on a family history for nearly two years? Each time I’m “done,” someone finds an error, has a different memory of events, or wants to … Continue reading →
Posted in ancestry, Benjamin Dreyer, books, editing, families, family history, nonficion, stories, story telling, Uncategorized, writing, writing projects
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Tagged family history, genealogy, memory, writing
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