Author Archives: tlswriters

April was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996 as National Poetry Month.  It’s a time when publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools and poets around the country celebrate and honor poetry, reminding us all of its vital … Continue reading →

Someone once asked Somerset Maugham if he wrote on a schedule or only when struck by inspiration. “I write only when inspiration strikes,” he replied. “Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine sharp.” That’s a pro. Stephen Pressfield from The … Continue reading →

This was too important to just leave as a side bar!  So here is a link to one of our writer’s blogs, Laura L. Mays Hoopes, including an interview of our writer, Lisa De Long! Enjoy! http://www.westcoastwriters.blogspot.com/2012/01/lisa-solis-delong-interview-on-blood.html

a comment  by Erica Jamieson (with a little inspiration from Alice McDermott) “She sat on the edge of the bed.  She wanted to take her glasses of, fling them across the room.  To tear the new hat from her head … Continue reading →

Writers, dear writers As we enter this new year may Our thoughts resonate as a gong Our meaning reflect our Ommmm Our words find a place to  belong ~Mary Rose Betten ********************************* After discarding the party hats, alleviating my overindulgence … Continue reading →

written by Mary Rose Betten Dear Erica Jamieson Santa assures me you’ve been a good girl so I’ll answer your blog.  To be honest with you Erica I’m not exactly sure what blogging means. It sounds like it has to … Continue reading →

written by Liz Eisen The conversation goes like this. Michael:  “Where do you want to go for our anniversary?” Me: “Paris! I’d love to go to Paris. Everybody we know has gone to Paris this year.” Michael: “You do know … Continue reading →