tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132089946546324832024-02-20T03:53:51.202-08:00bjbournewriter4ubjbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969631567120951560noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-613208994654632483.post-48621899635979536562010-05-06T20:31:00.000-07:002010-05-06T21:40:42.304-07:00Emerald Coast WritersA year ago I joined the Emerald Coast Writer's and I find my life as a writer is becoming closer to reality. My first writer's conference at Ft Walton Beach in April 2009 was a turning point in my life. Some health challenges and the death of a dear friend was getting the best of me so I needed something to focus on to keep me going. Although I wrote in my journal almost daily and an occasional poem would find it's way on my pages, I had a craving for something bigger that I would be able to share with others. The ideas were forming and growing and I settled down to write a mystery novel.<br /><br />It takes diligence and an indomitable will to learn something new when you are approaching your senior years. But somehow now I find a willingness to take chances is easier. At 65 I have passed the old age equator so what others think is not so important. For now I still work full-time but my free time belongs to me. Although I have always been independent minded and had a mind of my own, expressing myself to others was not always easy especially if my ideas were controversial or a new way of thinking. When we were younger it was a common problem for women in my age group. So now I am finding my voice and it feels so great. I decided to write under my maiden name and that is like being reborn.<br /><br />The 2010 ECW Conference was more productive for me since I have been growing as a writer and seeing myself in that light. Making new friends and having a group to share ideas is so beneficial. It's exciting and it gives me the boost that I need.<br /><br />I have discovered that I love to develop characters and give them personalities and situations to deal with. Sometimes (I am told) they take charge of the story which makes it even more fun.<br /><br />For now I must go and I hope to give words of encouragement to all writers everywhere including myself. Happy writing!!bjbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969631567120951560noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-613208994654632483.post-5867170893268805042010-04-18T14:06:00.000-07:002010-04-18T14:10:51.310-07:00Blog SpotI am working on my blog spot - so bear with me. The Emerald Coast Writers Conference in Ft Walton Beach was an incredible experience. I've decided to do a lot of changes to my mystery novel which is scheduled to be finished this fall.bjbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969631567120951560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-613208994654632483.post-54799007346700394262010-04-17T12:49:00.000-07:002010-04-17T12:54:55.563-07:00New Blogger todayHi,<br />I am new to this and don't have much of a clue. But, I am an aspiring writer and would like to comunicate with other writers out there. I like to read British myteries. My favorites are P.D. James and Martha Grimes.<br />Laterbjbournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969631567120951560noreply@blogger.com0