Carol
Age:
58
Location:
Arkansas Ozarks
Relationship Status
Married
Children:
Proud Parent
Occupation:
Staff Writer, Freelance Writer
Interested In:
Fiction, Non Fiction, Other
About Me:
I am a contented middle-aged woman who has been married for 31 years. My husband and I recently relocated to the Ozarks from Illinois where we were born. We couldn't be happier.
What I Write:
I write non-fiction stories -- mostly about people, where they live and what they do. Everyone has a story to tell. And, I am always enriched by hearing it.
Credits & Accomplishments:
Never having sought an award, I was surprised recently to earn a second place award from the Arkansas Press Association for the first story I submitted to the local paper. It was for freelance writing.
Hobbies
painting, quilting, observing nature, watching NASCAR, playing politics,
Music:
I love all types of music, depending on my mood. But, mostly I enjoy those "oldies" that take me back to a simpler time in my life.
Favorite Movies:
I love movies -- from a good chick flick to a good comedy. From Bridges of Madison County, Top Gun to Talladega Nights and Christmas Vacation, ... so many favorites.
Favorite Television Shows:
ER, Grey's Anatomy, Situation Room (CNN), Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, Boston Legal.
Favorite Books & Authors:
Henry David Thoreau
Heroes:
My Dad
Education:
No Anwer
Income From Writing:
Some Sales Here and There
Companies
Russell Publications, Peotone, Illinois
Years Writing:
20+ Years
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Crunch time
Saturday, March 7, 2009, 04:00 PM CST
[General]
OK, so much for my comfort zone. I'm now unemployed - no more paychecks. A sign of the times has hit and I'm one of its victims. The bright spot is that I no longer have to make the decision to move on. It has been made for me. So be it. Instead of remaining comfortable in a no-opportunity market, I can -- I must dig in my heels. Hello Writer's Market. Wish me luck. Tags:
Oops
Friday, February 27, 2009, 08:52 PM CST
[General]
My last blog post complete with ice storm pictures and thoughtful comments just disappeared. All I really wanted to do was edit it. So, blog posts go the way of my writing goals. Poof! I really must work harder at this writing gig, although with the weather reaching 70 degrees and lots of ice storm damage to deal with, who feels like pounding on a keyboard? Besides, chain sawing is so much more fun. Tags:
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Thanks Carol for the encouraging words. It seems like a fun project to take over. Good luck on your writing. |
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Lol... yeah, you have to love those generational things, huh? That's ok, my husband still teases me about Fabio! |
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I wish I wasn't a neatnik; it really drives me -- and my kids and husband, I'm sure -- crazy. The only way I can avoid the pitfall is to let everything go to hell. I did write a poem about that once. I think I liked the hell; I should revisit the poem. Your son, the neatnick, and I could have things to talk about! :) hidly |
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Thank you sweetie for checking out my website and for your encouraging words. Its always a pleasure to hear from you. :-)
CJ Rena09:22 AM CST