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A Pandemic, Distance Learning, Natural Disasters, and Stories

Posted on August 27, 2020 by jrizzotto0808

  If you’re a writer and having a hard time focusing on your story, it’s not surprising. As hard as I try to impose order on my daily life, personal plot twists keep popping up to thwart my efforts. But … Continue reading →

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Walking with Cuddles

Posted on March 26, 2020 by jrizzotto0808

  “Come on, Cuddles, let’s go for a walk!” I brace myself as he runs into me full force, almost knocking me through the door. Got to read that obedience book again. Not controlling him always leads to disaster. “Cuddles, … Continue reading →

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When Magic Fails

Posted on March 19, 2020 by jrizzotto0808

    All I wanted was to ride as fast as I could to the edge of the world and drop off. Earlier this same day, I had not suspected anything would go wrong. I got up, drank my elixir, … Continue reading →

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After the Fight is Over

Posted on December 4, 2019 by jrizzotto0808

  It’s done. I wrote 50,000 words for #NaNoWriMo2019. Funny thing though. I still want to get up at 5:00 a.m. and write. Instead of creating a new book, I’m working on the HOG newsletter and typing this blog. After … Continue reading →

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Almost there

Posted on November 29, 2019 by jrizzotto0808

I had been doing so well. Cranking out 1,500 words a day for #NaNoWriMo2019 like I knew what I was doing, when suddenly I ran out of story. Just like a car, a writer can run out of fuel, in … Continue reading →

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Are we there yet?(a NaNoWriMo tale)

Posted on November 26, 2019 by jrizzotto0808

Only five more days remain for #NaNoWriMo2019. Not exactly sure where November went but I know a good chunk of it was spent writing. Up at 5 a.m., sitting at my computer with a big cup of coffee. My dogs … Continue reading →

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Midway Thoughts-NaNoWriMo 2019

Posted on November 17, 2019 by jrizzotto0808

  On the fifteenth of November, I had 25,000 words. Half way through the month, halfway to my NaNoWriMo goal of 50,000. Yeah! (small victory dance) How do I feel? Exhausted. At the beginning of November, I reread a favorite … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Check In-the pregnant pause

Posted on November 4, 2019 by jrizzotto0808

  The first three days of NaNoWriMo have been hard on my diet. My scale reflects my lack of exercise while sitting at my computer. My jeans are tight, I feel grumpy. Reminds me of when I was pregnant. Uncomfortable, … Continue reading →

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How three writing workshops and NaNoWriMo saved me from a two month writing drought

Posted on December 13, 2017 by jrizzotto0808

Sitting down with my hot eggnog, Christmas music playing in the background, I noticed on my webpage that this is the first blog I’ve written since the beginning of September. How did that happen? After writing every day and producing … Continue reading →

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Dragon Rider Part Eight- Truth Told

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jrizzotto0808

“Hang on!” Twinkle shouted, as her dragon reared up on his hind legs, pulling his passengers out of the mountain cat’s reach. Emeri held onto her road captain and watched the cow-sized tawny cat pace back and forth, growling its … Continue reading →

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