Tough Scratches by Eichin Chang-Lim

Since I was young, I’ve had an affinity for reading the biographies of famous, historical figures that recount their struggles and how they overcame challenges in their lives. I was so despaired and heart broken when my son was diagnosed

Our First Kiss by Earl Chinnici

When Gilda Evans asked if I would like to write a guest post, I laughed. What subject could a forty-four year old single man that has been through many failed relationships write on that might interest the readers of “Girl

A Dream Deferred by Daryl Rothman

The inaugural blog on my website acknowledges my being just a few decades tardy in the pursuit of my dream. It also pays homage to the amazing teacher who stirred my literary embers, and who told me on the last

Real Heroines – Creating Clio by Shelley Workinger

When I began writing the “Solid” series, I was sure of four things: 1. The heroine’s life would not revolve around a boy. (There is a love interest, but Clio can function without him.) 2. She would eat. Real food.

Getting It Back by Shirley Sorbello, MSW

The relationship with yourself is the most important one you’ll ever have. At birth we know nothing other than to be our true selves and have little awareness of our surroundings as we begin to bond with those who care

What Price Courage? by Miyoko Hikiji

There isn’t a more loaded question for me than “what do you do for a living?” I answer simply, “I’m a writer,” but for any of us, it’s never quite that simple. I studied journalism at Iowa State University, served

The Struggle To Stardom by Sara Lunardi

THE STRUGGLE TO STARDOM… IN MY CASE TO THE CONSTELLATIONS! The idea of ‘Ecliptic’ came to me by pure chance when my husband and I were talking about the constellations; it was a warm night, and we were walking

Personal Heroes by Anna Simpson

Have you ever met someone, and wished to be more like her? She was strong, or kind, or brave; and knowing such a woman was out there in the world made our gender sparkle and made the world a better

What You Learn In Your 60s by Claude Nougat

So many 50th anniversaries of Baby Boomer milestones to celebrate these days, from the Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show fifty years ago to President Kennedy’s assassination. And expect a lot more, since the Baby Boomer generation spans 18

Teamwork by the Hutchissons

Enjoy this post by my guests, the husband and wife team of the Hutchissons! Their fine example of working together can be applied to almost any activity in life. Go team! “Two heads are better than one.” That’s a

Life’s Lessons Learned by Carolyn Howard-Johnson

I tell stories in books like my award-winning novel and a book of creative nonfiction—meaning true stories told as if they were fiction. I love telling stories so I want to share one with those who subscribe to and visit

Are You Ready For A Relationship? by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

To be ready for a relationship, you’ve got to look at yourself and honestly assess your motives, attitude, behaviour, arguing style, beliefs etc. Part of being ready involves loving yourself and being willing to share your love. You know

When We Grow Up, revisited

The recent Los Angeles Times article featuring my father has served not only as an inspiration to many, but also as a reminder of things that should never be forgotten. My thanks to my agent, Terrie Wolf, who suggested re-posting

Character Construction by A. G. Chambers

To someone who has never written about a character in in-depth detail before this is going to sound mad. Hell it probably is and I should get checked for a multiple personality disorder, but it’s true. My most maddening relationship

Encouraging Children In The Arts by Kasper Beaumont

Encouraging children in the arts. As a author and mother of halflings aged 12, 10 and nearly 6, I wanted to share with you my experiences of encouraging my children to try something a little different. The education system these

Collaborative Fiction by Mary Crockett

Collaborative Fiction: Writing with a Partner for Creative Pay-offs The empty room. The creaky chair. The face of eternity in each blank page. Alone time is necessary to writing, but it’s also so darned lonely. Maybe that’s why so many

There Are Happy Endings by Sandra Callister

When Gilda asked me to be a part of her blog I thought why me? I have no A levels, no university degrees, I´ve never owned my own company or been a highly paid executive, never won any book awards,

When Your Girly Thoughts Hit You in the Face by Patricia O’Gorman, PhD

I recently gave a luncheon talk to almost 300 business leaders. I was excited. But as many talks are, it was arranged months in advance, and a personal medical concern arose that resulted in some minor surgery and a bandage

Death Brides by Gillian Felix

Child marriage is a cause very dear to my heart and in my opinion; it is the greatest human rights violation. I have heard stories, watched many interviews, read many articles, wrote many articles and interviewed people who witnessed first