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

Mattie and Ethan

Posted on September 6, 2019

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 | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Faulkner’s Nancy

Posted on August 3, 2019

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 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Studebaker or Chevrolet?

Posted on July 29, 2019

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 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Some Stories Need to be Told

Posted on July 23, 2019

Some stories need to be told. That’s what I learned in the writing group last week. No, that’s not quite true. I already knew the importance of telling stories, particularly those that might shed light on a subject, situation, behavior, … Continue reading →

Posted in personal choices, short stories, stories, story telling, Uncategorized, writing, writing groups, writing tips | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

An Hour in Azio’s

Posted on July 12, 2019

In the mood for a little adventure, one of my daughters and I cruised up to Shallotte, NC for a few hours Monday. As usual, I came away remembering how much we all need a little variety, especially when there’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in book stores, books, genocide, nonfiction, readng, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Refusal to Praise?

Posted on July 8, 2019

Like Solomon said, there’s a season for everything, and the last couple of months have been a season of reading—but not much writing. Seems like my muse mojo is MIA. That’s okay, though, because I’m learning and thinking and reflecting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Workshop with Clarity and Style

Posted on June 30, 2019

Last Saturday, June 22, I had the good fortune of attending a three-hour craft workshop hosted by the South Carolina Writers’ Association and am still pondering all the information I learned. Davis Enloe, SCWA board member, shared material on the … Continue reading →

Posted in books, reading, short stories, story telling, Uncategorized, writing, writing life, Writing Workshop | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

From Newberry’s to the Dollar Tree

Posted on June 27, 2019

Has anyone read Rick Bragg’s book on cooking? I learned about The Best Cook in the World in my critique group last week and have added it to my queue of must-reads. From the discussion I heard last Thursday, Bragg … Continue reading →

Posted in Camden Writers, critique groups, editing, fiction, flash fiction, novels, story telling, Uncategorized, writing, writing groups | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Lost Bird’s Story

Posted on June 15, 2019

Fathers’ Day conjures up memories of my father and all the fabulous others I know and have known—my children’s father, husband, son, stepson and sons-in-law. I better stop there lest I leave someone out. Fathering a child is easy, but … Continue reading →

Posted in fathers, families, Wounded Knee, stories, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Cardinals and Feathers

Posted on June 12, 2019

Stories abound. You just have to be on the lookout for them and be willing to record one or two of the most meaningful. The moments don’t have to be over the top, complete with a full orchestra or the … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Americans, stories, story telling, travel, traveling, Uncategorized, writing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment