Grandparents Don’t Die When They Should, But When They Can

My grandmother has terminal stage lung cancer and she will die in a month or two. She won’t live to see the biography of Oliver Colors published. Should I blame myself, or should I blame her? What worries me now is the thought that I might not cry at her funeral. I love my grandmother. … Continue reading Grandparents Don’t Die When They Should, But When They Can

9 Things That Inspire a Writer

When the writer is inspired, clouds with fantastic shapes can be observed in the sky, and the shadow of the wind can be seen, and the beating of ants’ hearts can be heard... 1. Reading a. Non-fiction – I get more story ideas from reading non-fiction than from reading novels. It seems to me that … Continue reading 9 Things That Inspire a Writer

The Mischievous Imp Between My Thoughts and My Writing — Technology

When I type at my laptop I often have the feeling that a mischievous imp interferes between my thoughts and my writing. He misplaces punctuation marks, misspells words, lengthens sentences, creates an unpleasant sense of urgency, lessens my concentration, tempts me to write faster, in short, distracts me with his mischief. Strangely enough, this imp … Continue reading The Mischievous Imp Between My Thoughts and My Writing — Technology