Things I Think About Archives - Writer on the Verge

No PhotoShopping!

by WotV | Feb 15, 2018 | Blogs and More Blogs, Things I Think About

Dear Cosmetic Companies That PhotoShop -Especially Those of You That Advertise Mascara, You’ve been called out so many times. Rimmel was caught making Zooey Deschanel look like she was made of plastic. Lancome was ridiculous thinking that nobody would notice...

What’s in the Works? Write The Novel.

by WotV | Feb 9, 2018 | Bloggerific, Things I Think About

I write when I need to write. When the words are in my head and need to come out. Sorry about that, but all the “coming out” words are going into my novel rather than this website. So, the novel. Now that I’ve mentioned it, I should expand upon it....

Writing Like You Mean It

by WotV | Nov 13, 2017 | Books, Authors, and More, Things I Think About

I recently went to a brief writing retreat at a cabin reserved for writers near the Finger Lakes. It was, to put it mildly, remote. But the windows offered a lovely view of a lot of rain on leaves that were turning color. The rain is probably what kept me writing. No...

Social Media Eclipses Solar Event

by WotV | Aug 23, 2017 | Things I Think About

Did You See That? Although my location afforded only a 70%ish view, a solar eclipse is pretty incredible. It was especially great since I forgot to get glasses and conveniently have a science teacher for a neighbor. Before I went out to casually ask how things...

Welcome our new Book Reviewer!

David Taylor, my brother, will be joining me in writing Mini-Spoiler-Free Book Reviews!

Unfortunately, David passed away before he could provide us with any reviews. His pain prevented him from getting anything to us. As a tribute, you can pick up a copy of his favorite book, A Confederacy of Dunces...