by casblomberg | Aug 19, 2014 | Art, Blogging, creativity, Fantasy, SFF
I love art. Some people want to relax on the beach all day, go to a concert, or spend the day at the mall. Not me. If the bookstore is closed, take me to a museum. Better yet, drop me off at a starving artist’s boardwalk. Oh, and don’t wait up. I’ll...
by casblomberg | Jul 30, 2014 | Blogging, creativity, Dream
This is a popcorn kernel. Two months ago, my daughter brought me a kernel very much like this one and asked me to plant it. I look at this kernel now and cannot help but ponder how something so small can reach such great heights. This tiny, amber-colored kernel, no...
by casblomberg | Jun 30, 2014 | Blogging, Characters, creativity, Dream, Fantasy, Life, Writing
Last Thursday I ran across an amazing podcast from Joanna Penn and Todd Henry. It began with two little words: Die Empty. Contrary to the photo, it’s not as creepy as it sounds. What’s it all about? Turns out, the graveyard is the most valuable place in...
by casblomberg | Jun 26, 2014 | Blogging, creativity, kids, Writing
How are the creative juices these days? Flowing strong? Or do you feel like a wilted apple tree? Not sure why I thought you might feel like a tree, but I think you get the general idea. In short, has your muse packed up and gone troll hunting in Norway? If you need a...
by casblomberg | May 26, 2014 | Blogging, creativity, Uncategorized, Writing
In a world of staccato bursts of information, where I swipe through updates on iPhone screens, smash my words into 140 character boxes, and information whizzes past me at an alarming rate, it’s hard to find the time to just sit and listen to my muse. I also...