Sorry. I normally do this every Monday morning, so I'm a little late. But I've randomized the Today's Tarot grid for the week. Go grab your card! readingsbyizolda.wordpress.com/todays-tarot/
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@podbean.bsky.social I’m severely disappointed in how you have treated me as a longtime, loyal customer. I’ll be moving my podcast to another channel as soon as my billing cycle is up for renewal.
I took this photo of the monument on an outing with friends. Even when it is difficult to believe, like it is nowadays, I think Dr. King was right. #martinlutherking
My Class Civ prof, H. Don Cameron, made the Greek tragedies jump off the page fully formed. My imagination cooked up something similar to what Sir Nolan has created. I can't wait to see this because of that and also because the tech they used looks incredible. youtu.be/Mzw2ttJD2qQ?...
The Odyssey | Official Trailer
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I'm at the point in The Memory Paradox where I wonder if I have the skills to make the play everything I dream of it being. Been listening to How to Playwright from the fab Lauren Gunderson for inspiration. Check it out. She's excellent. #playwright www.laurengunderson.com/how-to-playw...
How To Playwright Podcast — Lauren Gunderson
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NTS: You don’t have to know every answer, and you don’t have to try to answer every question. Stick to the projects you’re trying to work on. #distractions #writing
My Staybbatical I took this pic right before dawn at a great house called, "Above Sleepy Hollow" in the mountains of West Virginia. Rich Potter, Michael Jayne, and I rented it a few years between Christmas and New Year's for a writing/creativity retreat. I got so much writing done each time. I…
My Staybbatical
I took this pic right before dawn at a great house called, "Above Sleepy Hollow" in the mountains of West Virginia. Rich Potter, Michael Jayne, and I rented it a few years between Christmas and New Year's for a writing/creativity retreat. I got so much writing done each time. I want to do it again, but it's in WV, and I'm in NYC.
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Woke up dreaming about dawn at the ocean. It's to put my toes in.
The post directing a show blues are real, y’all. I need a new project. #theatre
Haven’t done this for like a year. Not bad. Wordle 1,505 3/6 🟨⬜⬜🟨🟨 ⬜⬜⬜🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
This. When I was at @umich.edu, I took a poli sci class where we had to create our own political party. Mine? The Educationist Party. Education, critical thinking, creativity, language arts, math, and sciences are how we achieve true freedom. @marylambertsings.bsky.social #education
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A Quick-and-Clear Guide: What the Heck Is a Nurture Sequence? And How Do I Use it to Sell More Books By Izolda Trakhtenberg, President, Sisters in Crime NY Tri-State Chapter Let’s demystify the marketing mystery, shall we? First Up: What’s a Nurture Sequence? A nurture sequence is a short series…
A Quick-and-Clear Guide: What the Heck Is a Nurture Sequence? And How Do I Use it to Sell More Books
By Izolda Trakhtenberg, President, Sisters in Crime NY Tri-State Chapter Let’s demystify the marketing mystery, shall we? First Up: What’s a Nurture Sequence? A nurture sequence is a short series of emails you send to people who’ve just joined your mailing list. These are readers who are curious about your work and are wondering, “Is this for me?” Your job?
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My cats remind me of how Mr. Darcy described Elizabeth Bennett. “But your good opinion is rarely bestowed and therefore more worth the earning.”
Why Every Crime Writer Needs a Mailing List And How to Start Yours Without Stress, Hype, or Overwhelm Let’s talk about something that can help your writing career without draining your energy or turning you into someone you’re not. This last is crucial for all writers and storytellers. If you’re…
Why Every Crime Writer Needs a Mailing List
And How to Start Yours Without Stress, Hype, or Overwhelm Let’s talk about something that can help your writing career without draining your energy or turning you into someone you’re not. This last is crucial for all writers and storytellers. If you’re writing mysteries, thrillers, or crime fiction of any kind, a mailing list is one of the most powerful tools you can have.
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And So It Goes – Billy Joel Documentary Part 1 Review “And So It Goes,” the Billy Joel documentary on HBO Max is profound, inspiring, illuminating, and moving.* Years ago, I took a songwriting class. The instructor asked us to name enduring songwriters. I named Billy Joel. “He’s not a songwriter…
And So It Goes – Billy Joel Documentary Part 1 Review
“And So It Goes,” the Billy Joel documentary on HBO Max is profound, inspiring, illuminating, and moving.* Years ago, I took a songwriting class. The instructor asked us to name enduring songwriters. I named Billy Joel. “He’s not a songwriter for the ages,“ she said. “Really?” I said. “Have you ever been to one of his concerts?“ “No,“ she replied.
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And So It Goes, the Billy Joel documentary on HBO Max is profound, inspiring, illuminating and a delight. Years ago, I took a songwriting class. The instructor asked us for brilliant songwriters. I named Billy Joel. “He’s not a songwriter for the ages,“ she said. Silly woman. He’s brilliant.
My one-minute play, "Perhaps, Maybe?" got into the Gi60 Play (Houston) festival. Honored to be part of this excellent fest. youtu.be/RDHCLrEfEnw?... Gi60: The International One Minute Theatre Festival
Gi60 Houston 2025
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From Prompt to Premiere – Adapting work into other media Can One Word, One Minute, and One Idea Spark a Movie? Yep. How easily can you adapt a work into another medium. A few years ago, I wrote a story a day for a year. I wrote each story from a prompt word. The trick? I only had a single minute…
From Prompt to Premiere – Adapting work into other media
Can One Word, One Minute, and One Idea Spark a Movie? Yep. How easily can you adapt a work into another medium. A few years ago, I wrote a story a day for a year. I wrote each story from a prompt word. The trick? I only had a single minute in which to write the tale. This creativity project revolutionized my writing and my life.
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NTS: If you're wondering why #podcast guest pitches have dried up, check the email address the pitches are going to. I just waded through more than 200 pitches. Don't get me wrong. It's a good problem to have because it means people want to be on the show. But I feel bad because I hadn't replied.
‘Boredom is discomfort with being fully present in the current moment.” Dr. Andrea Bonior’s quote floored me and inspired this episode of Your Creative Mind. Listen in. Reflect. Create from a different place. #creativitypodcast #selfawareness
Just read this and it brought me up short. Holy crap! “Boredom is discomfort with being fully present in the current moment.” Andrea Bonior PhD, Detox Your Thoughts
Brian Wilson, the voice of a generation. RIP. “God only knows what is be without you.”
I want to be a guest panelist on The View. Why not have regular person folks (with a bit of TV and/or speaking experience) on there? Wouldn't it be cool to get the views of people who are boots on the ground living life in the USA right now? #theview #whoopigolderg
Oy. Why does everything fab always happen at the exact same time?
Your character makes a move. You don’t force the next line. You listen and then respond. Just like in chess. I play myself each morning to practice noticing. And writing. #ChessAndWriting #MorningMoves #WritersOfBlueSky
I just ran my first live rehearsal as both the playwright and the director of a scene from my play, "Expiration Date." Grateful to the actors for plumbing the depths of this this ten-minute two-hander and giving me gold. #actors #playwright #director
Happy June! Happy Pride! To the LGBTQAI+ people in my life and beyond, I love you. My door is open, and I will stand with you. Always. #pride #loveislove
Watched AJLT season 3 ep 1 as well as the Hacks finale. Women on TV being funny and owning the screen is my love language. #hacks #jeansmart #andjustlikethat #sjp #comedy