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Comment on writing books by Deanne Fitzpatrick

Deanne Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:42:25 +0000

Thanks sandra, I will keep my eyes out for it. I think she has a website called Creative Thursday as I have listened to an interview with her.

Comment on writing books by Sandra Luscher

Sandra Luscher — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:50:07 +0000

HI Deanne,
Funny — your past 2 posts have been timely with respect to a book I am reading right now. In fact, when I started reading it I thought it would be a nice addition to your resources you are starting to collect in your studio.
It is called “Creative Thursday: Everyday Inspiration to Grow Your Creative Practice” by Marisa Anne. It is about learning to make creativity a daily habit, finding inspiration, redefining perfection, finding your voice and stepping outside one’s own comfort zone. A lot of what she writes reminds me of your approach to your art and life in general, your encouragement and your advise to those of us following along and learning.
She also addresses the challenges of moving from one medium of artistic expression to another. For her, it is painting and writing. She speaks about how intentions to try something new are often “born out of feeling like something is missing” and that even though you have an intention, one often meets resistance at getting started — sitting down and getting those first few pages written — is often the most difficult part. There are always interruptions, things to do and people to see. But once you commit and trust in the process the ideas begin to “flow and doors open”.
Anyway, just a few thoughts I’ve taken from this book to share with you.

Comment on newsy tuesday by Deanne Fitzpatrick

Deanne Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:37:56 +0000

thanks Carol.

Comment on newsy tuesday by Deanne Fitzpatrick

Deanne Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:37:32 +0000

Shirley, I’ll try to post a few here and there but I want to keep the surprise!

Comment on newsy tuesday by Deanne Fitzpatrick

Deanne Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:36:58 +0000

Helen, that is great to know. thanks.

Comment on newsy tuesday by Deanne Fitzpatrick

Deanne Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:44:02 +0000

maile, I’ll reply in todays post

Comment on newsy tuesday by mailejo

mailejo — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:20 +0000

Thank you for sharing your day, Deanne, with the many familiar scenes and a few adventures. I myself cherish the days when I’d wake up and find the surprise of my kids’ friends sleeping all over the living room.

I’m interested in how writing about it changes the way you look and feel about a particular day.

I’m also interested in your process of writing a book. It’s such an elusive thing that many of us never get started on it. What makes you do it? And how?

Comment on newsy tuesday by Helen Brown

Helen Brown — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:05:43 +0000

I love having the last few posts so easily accessible. I often miss a day or two and now I can see at a glance what I have missed – some great posts I am catching up on.
Thank you.

Comment on newsy tuesday by Shirley Julian

Shirley Julian — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:56:55 +0000

Wow you had quite a day, not a moment to spare by the sounds of things. That is the way life should be, on the go most of the time.Doing many interesting things. Sackville is a lovely town. We three B@B girls spent a Saturday there.The street market was selling wonderful produce, baking etc. We sat and watched the world go by from the patio of a multi culture restaurant.Toured many of the little towns.Always stopping to buy a piece of memorabilia.I have travelled many countries during my life, now Nova Scotia is where my heart is.Good luck on your new book, it will be well worth reading I know. Shall miss not seeing as many of your rugs as usual. But I am sure we will get a peek now and then. Luv Shirley

Comment on newsy tuesday by Carol Zimmerman

Carol Zimmerman — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:29:39 +0000

Good morning! At least it is for me…such a great blog today…since I have finished all your courses, I count on the blog to keep in touch…Dear Diary or not, please keep on…however you want it to be…whatever you want to call it…thank you!
I love days like you had in Sackville…flexible and fun…then coming home to cook welcoming food for the family…plus the team! I miss those days…when our kids and their friends streamed in and out of the house…one never knew whose head would pop up over the back of the couch when you came downstairs on a weekend morning…all of these ‘kids’ are our friends now…time goes on…striving for a
“happy and peaceful” life…may yours be so……Carol