by casblomberg | Mar 3, 2016 | Blog, Blogging, family, fun, kids, stories, Writing
Yesterday, I mentioned one of my goals for March was to begin documenting a story the kids and I create together each week. Today was electronic-free day in our house, so I figured it was the perfect time to start. When we were finished, the kids were laughing so...
by casblomberg | Mar 2, 2016 | Author, Blog, Blogging, creativity, family, fiction, kids, Readings, Writing
I asked for a February do-over, but I don’t think anyone heard me. You know what? It doesn’t matter now, because February is gone. Good riddance! And take your germs and viruses with you! I better not get too excited or that meme I saw the other day with...
by casblomberg | Feb 8, 2016 | Blog, Blogging, Fantasy, fiction, sci-fi, Writing
It all began with a question. Or, a request. During my latest round of submissions, I ran across this: Include a short bio and describe your style. My style? I don’t know my style. Themes, no problem. Genres, easy. But style? So I did what any respectable...
by casblomberg | Feb 1, 2016 | Author, Blog, Blogging, creativity, poetry, publishing, short story, Writing
As part of my weekly writing schedule, one day a week I submit work to various literary magazines or online journals. I can honestly say that so far it’s worked! Granted I’ve only been working off my new schedule for two weeks, but hey, it’s a start...
by casblomberg | Jan 28, 2016 | Blog, Blogging, creativity, Prompts, Writing
On Thursdays I normally share random thoughts, objects or ideas I plan to use as writing inspiration or prompts. Last week Stockholm was a winter wonderland. This week? Well, let’s just say I ran across Frosty the Snowman earlier. He’s nothing but a puddle...
by casblomberg | Jan 25, 2016 | Blog, Blogging, creativity, fiction, fun, inspiration, Writing
In our home, silly gets a good place. Somewhere between the hot water boiler and the computer. We’ve come to rely on it, fall back on it, pull it out when we’re stressed and a number of other clichés I could fit in here. We’re silly people, what can...