People Watching © Photo by Leah Ranada I've often read about people watching and it sounds like a great exercise for a writer. I can imagine the benefits—insights into the specifics of human traits, from body language to speech patterns, from way of dress to interpersonal interactions. There's plenty of opportunities to do it too,… Continue reading Writing Desk
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Of Literary Spies and Real-Life Selves
For some reason, spy novels are finding their way in my have-read list. More recent titles, not John le Carré classics. Last week, for instance, I finished Lauren Wilkinson's American Spy which was just published last February. Pausing here to mention I don't write book reviews. Nothing against them, just that I like approaching my… Continue reading Of Literary Spies and Real-Life Selves
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