Tag: blogging

Posted in Life

Hiatus

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being thankful quotes

I have seriously neglected my blog lately.  My statement below is a repeat, but I feel it’s necessary right now.

I found the picture above and felt that it was very appropriate for today.  I have thanked you for joining me on this journey many times and I do mean that sincerely.  I’ve been going through what seems to be one thing after another lately.  I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.  So I am going to take a step back from my blog.  A Hiatus, if you will.  I will still be popping in from time to time to respond to comments, etc.  But other than that, you probably won’t see much of me for a while.  I seriously feel like I need some Down Time.

Penny Wilson Writes is not done!  I’ll be back.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. ❤  Penny

Posted in Life, Prose, Writing

What is a Writer?

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I’ve seen several people’s description of a “Writer”.  Looking at Dictionary.com, it says that it is “a person engaged in writing books, articles, stories”, etc.

It also says it is a “person who commits his or her thoughts to writing”.

When I looked up the word “Author”, I found “a person who writes a novel, poem, essay, etc.”

None of these descriptions are very flowery or complimentary.  The closest thing to something really nice that I found was under the definition of “Author”, it also says “the maker of anything; creator; originator”.

Now THAT I like.  When I’m writing, I am lost in this other world of my own creation.  So “Creator” and “Originator” seem quite appropriate.

BUT I have NEVER seen a description of a Writer so beautifully and eloquently done as it was done by Morgan over at Booknvolume. https://booknvolume.com/

This is what she had to say:

“To Write; To Paint with Words as an Artist Bedecks his canvas with hues and shades and layers of pigmentation; To Sing a Melody upon which the gaze may Linger and over which the Heart may Muse again and again: To Create visual Splendour with grammar and language that is, perhaps, fundamentally underutilized or neglected ( and to use Capitalization in the most maddening, although previously explained, manner), to me, is the most Beguiling form of Intoxication in which I could ever take Pleasure and, for you, Dear Intrepid Reader, to Undertake the Journey; to Brave the Frontier of Superfluous Verbosity and reach the shore with a Smile (though, perchance, to some extent exhausted), is, Hopefully, far more Rewarding an Endeavor than many.”

Just amazing!

This woman is a multi-faceted talent!  Please be sure to read the entire post and browse her blog.  Her writing is beautiful, alluring, often sensual and always a delightful surprise!

Thank you Morgan (see the entire post HERE) for your eloquence and beauty.  You are an inspiration to readers and romantics everywhere!

*Morgan’s original post was done in 2017.  I have yet to find anything as eloquently descriptive about writing as this.  I hope you enjoyed.

Posted in Life, Writing

10th Anniversary

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10 Year Anniversary Achievement
Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com!
You registered on WordPress.com 10 years ago.
Thanks for flying with us. Keep up the good blogging.

The above message showed up for me a couple of days ago.  Wow, 10 years!  WordPress has done so much for me.  It gives me a platform to express myself and let my voice be heard.  Here, I’m as creative as I wish to be.  I am so very blessed to have made the friends that I have here over the years.  Your support, kindness and encouragement has been invaluable.  I am thankful to each of you for taking the time to read my words.  Thank you for joining me on this journey.  Penny ❤

Posted in Life, Poetry, Writing

Between the Lines

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The poetry doesn't always 
rhyme 

Emotions find their way 
to my fingertips 

The flowery 
angry 
or heartbreaking words 
are  
released 
upon the page   
 
What appears 
upon the page 
not always 
intended   

My exploration  
laid bare 
upon the page

Somewhere 
between the lines
I find myself

Copyright (C) 2019 Penny Wilson
Posted in Writing

Back in the Groove

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Starting around May of this year, I took a break away from my blog.  I was having a terrible time writing ANYTHING.  Nothing would come.  I felt as though posting anything on my blog was an obligation rather than the pleasure that it used to be. 

I’ve spent that time in other pursuits.  I think that the time away has been good for me.  

I’ve been dipping my toes back into the blogging world lately.  You may have noticed (or may not have noticed) that I’ve been reposting some of my older pieces.  I’m doing this for several reasons.  Some of my newer followers may not have seen this older work.  I want to keep my current followers happy and give them something to see from me. 

Reposting these older pieces has given me an added bonus!  I’m now spending more time visiting some of my favorite blogs and reading their posts.  Also, as I revisit older posts and others’ posts, it has sparked new creativity in me!   I’m Writing Again!!

You will soon start to see new current posts from me.  I may not post something new as often as I used to.  (I made it a Job!)  But I will be back more often!

I hope all of you are enjoying this time of year with all of the holidays and festivities!  I’ll see you all soon! 

Thank you for joining me on this journey!  Penny  ❤ 

 

 

Posted in Life, Uncategorized, Writing

Writing about Writing

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Those of us that write have this inner voice that pushes us to the keyboard.  I do.  For me it’s a need, an itch I must scratch.

What I write here doesn’t amount to a hill of beans and there are times that I am surprised by the people that still follow me.  (kind souls)

What I write here is an extension of me.  It’s a way to express myself and to tell my story.  MY story.

Writing affords me the freedom we mortals do not normally get in the real world.  In my writing world, I have the power to do anything I wish.   I can fly, sing, die and rise again.  People are created, perish and do as I please them to do.

As a child I devoured books.  I always had my nose in a book.  It was my entertainment.  It was my way to travel and experience the things I knew would never really happen to me in the real world.

I think this love of reading and love of books (thank you Mom), is why Writing is so important to me.  I am now the one on the other side of that book cover, providing the escape, the entertainment and the fantasy to any who care to look.

For those of you close to me, I do want to caution you.  What you see here is written For Me.  If you don’t like it, that’s ok.  I didn’t write it for you.  🙂

This post has taken shape in a way that I did not expect.  It always surprises me at what actually ends up on the page.  I started out thinking about going down a very different path.  But that’s alright.  That different path can be another post at another time!

Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson All Rights Reserved

Posted in Life, Writing

Taking a Break

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I know you haven’t heard much from me lately and I’m sorry for disappearing on you.  I am going to be stepping back from my blog for a while.  I find that I have other areas where I would rather spend my time and blogging has become more of an obligation than a joy.  If what I’m doing here doesn’t bring me joy, then I shouldn’t be doing it. 

I’ve taken breaks like this in the past and I end up coming back rather quickly, as I miss my WP community.  We’ll see where this break takes me.  Happy Writing, my Friends and thank you for joining me on this journey.  Penny ❤ 

 

Posted in Life, Poetry, Prose, quotes, Stories, Writing

Anniversary

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  1. 9 Year Anniversary Achievement
    Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com!
    You registered on WordPress.com 9 years ago.
    Thanks for flying with us. Keep up the good blogging.

    I received the message above from WordPress yesterday.  This kind of thing makes me reminisce, thinking about how I got here.  My blog has gone through many changes over the years.  It’s still a mish mash of life experiences, poetry or whatever else I happen to fancy at the moment.  I’ve made some wonderful friends along the way. 

    For those of you who have come along for the ride, I thank you!   

Posted in Poetry, Writing

Hosting a Writing Challenge-What I Learned

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First of all, THANK YOU, to everyone that joined me in this challenge!  Please be sure to check out these lovely blogs!

Dawn Benedict

KS Woods

The Reluctant Poet

Poetisatinta

Thank You to everyone that had the patience to READ my posts in January.  Not all of them were pretty.

When I first came up with the idea of hosting this Writing Challenge, I didn’t really think about how involved it would be.  I simply thought it would be fun and it would be a good way for me to be more disciplined and to write more

I did have fun and I’ve gained a lot of insight and have a lot more respect for those that do this on a regular basis.

Maybe I should have started out with just hosting a weekly challenge instead of one that goes for an entire month!  But no, I had to go big or go home! 🙂

The results of this challenge, for me, produced 22 regular posts (the Number I was shooting for) and 12 promotional/roundups for a total of 34 posts. 

Since I put my foot in my mouth and not only came up with this challenge, but set my number at 22 posts, I did feel a sense of pressure to get those posts done.  But, it turns out that I work well under pressure. 🙂  There are a few posts that I did in January, on the spur of the moment, that came out, to me, surprisingly well!  

The Penalty I wrote in just a few minutes and didn’t like it when I was done with it, but posted it anyway. Surprisingly, it turned out to be one of my better poems for the month.

Welcome The Light I did not like at all. The idea that I had in my head did not translate to the page. It received a good response to readers, according to the views and comments received.

The Mirror While not liking it when I wrote this, I did end up really liking this piece. This was just a stream of consciousness  piece. I just started writing and this is what came! Maybe I need to do more of this type of writing!

“Holding my feet to the fire”, so to speak, has paid off for me.  But I think that from now on, I will leave hosting a writing challenge to others.  There are many people on WordPress that do this very, very well and the next time I need inspiration, I will seek out one of these awesome people’s blogs.