Novel Wisdom (18)

AgeofMiracles

This post is part of a series on the blog where I share some of the nuggets of wisdom and inspiration — related to writing and/or life — that I find steeped in the pages of novels that I’ve read. I recently read a "quiet" book. This book was not heavily plot-driven but it reasonated with me and I'm still thinking about it. This particular quote is very popular among its readers and I love it as well and wanted to share it with you. From Julia, the narrator of the novel The Age of … [Read more...]

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CenterofEverything

This post is part of a series on the blog where I share some of the nuggets of wisdom and inspiration — related to writing and/or life — that I find steeped in the pages of novels that I’ve read. Last week I was promoted at my software geek job. I'm happy to be acknowledged for all of my hard work but now comes the part when one of my 2013 words --- Balance --- will be put to the test because the promotion means more exposure and responsibility. I'm also excited about signing up for … [Read more...]

Novel Wisdom (16)

HandmaidsTale

This post is part of a series on the blog where I share some of the nuggets of wisdom and inspiration — related to writing and/or life — that I find steeped in the pages of novels that I’ve read. It's been many years since I've read The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. I remember the movie vaguely. I've been listening to the audiobook narrated by the fabulous Claire Danes. She does an excellent job portraying Offred. There was a quote about betrayal that resonated because of my … [Read more...]

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taylor

This post is part of a series on the blog where I share some of the nuggets of wisdom and inspiration — related to writing and/or life — that I find steeped in the pages of novels that I’ve read. This past Thanksgiving weekend, I had the chance to touch base with family and loved ones. We all had lots to be thankful for and I loved hearing about all of the blessings but something troubled me. I also heard about things that could have gone better --- things that slipped through cracks … [Read more...]