Author Archives: jayne bowers

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

Cholla or Magnolia?

Posted on August 31, 2020

About fifteen years ago, we had dinner guests whom I’d never seen before and will likely never see again. I remember them by something they discussed, a topic I’d never considered that much—the trees in the Palmetto State: their variety, … Continue reading →

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Twenty-three Books?

Posted on August 11, 2020

When I went to work at Central Carolina in 2002, I overheard a short conversation I’ve never forgotten. It was during that welcome back/orientation/registration period when faculty were freer to talk and exchange ideas. “So what’d you do this summer?” … Continue reading →

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Stuck on a Story

Posted on August 7, 2020

“Maybe it’s. time for you to write some poetry,” my writer friend said. “Yeah, right,” I said, knowing full well that I have a snowball’s chance in you know where of writing a decent poem. She went on to say … Continue reading →

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Addy’s Granddaughter

Posted on June 8, 2020

Good readers make good writers. At least that’s what I keep telling myself when I fail to work on a story or submit something I’ve already written. In my critique group, sometimes we talk about workshopping a piece to death, … Continue reading →

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Aim for Paradise

Posted on April 30, 2020

Since this is a blog devoted to reading and writing and since I’ve done more of the former than the latter lately, I’m sharing a little about a book that I found engaging, informative, and aware (or more aware). By … Continue reading →

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Attitude Adjustment

Posted on January 29, 2020

Ever had something come along at just the right time, something that made you wake up and see truth? A moment when you felt woke? One day last week two incidents occurred within such a short period of time that … Continue reading →

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A Master Story Teller

Posted on January 3, 2020

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 →

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An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

Posted on December 11, 2019

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 →

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Reading and Writing

Posted on November 16, 2019

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 →

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Powerful Words at Goodwill

Posted on October 23, 2019

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 →

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