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| About Me |
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I'm a functional creative, meaning I somehow manage a lively household with a fantastic husband and two bright children, foster friendships, AND write! One thing that helps me write is the fact that I live in the Atlanta, GA area. How does this help my writing? Well, first I am an outdoors type who is driven inside (and in front of my computer) when the kids have had enough of the pool during the miserable summer months filled with humidity; although, I have the gorgeous north Georgia mountains just a thirty minute drive away where the nature-lover in me can hike and my muse is inspired. Second, I find many of the people here curious, with their staunch and archaic viewpoints on life and spirituality, and the opportunity for character sketching is rich. I look at my life in GA as a chapter in a larger work, whose ending is yet unwritten. |
| Why I Write |
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Sometimes the real question is 'Why don't I write?' It is the times life has been the hardest for me that I have spent the least time writing, though those were the times I most should have had pen to paper. Many of my stories focus on conflicted characters damaged by dysfunctional relationships with family members. You could say the writing process is cathartic and healing for me. I share many personality traits and memories with my characters, but none of the stories -- not even those written in first person narrative -- are autobiographical. There is a folder of stories in my portfolio of memoir pieces, and only those are true stories. (Click here to read them: "Self Portraits in Non-Fiction"  ) |
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 Click on these quick links to visit places in my portfolio! |
| "What's New in 2009 " |
| "Short Stories ~ My first (writing) love" |
| "My Poetry" |
| "Nicki D-Zigns Sig&Banner Shop ~CLOSED~" |
| "My Contests and Activities" |
| "Gallery Guest Book" |
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New Horizons
I am an instructor at the New Horizons Writing School. I have taught a class called Love Reviews for four terms, and we are half-way through the Fall 2009 term.
The class explores the elements of storytelling, and discusses how to evaluate those elements when writing an in-depth, encouraging review. The lessons cross genres to encompass short stories, poetry, chapters, novellas, essays and articles. It is my belief that we grow as writers by reading and reviewing our peer writers' work.
Are you interested in learning more about this class, and New Horizons Writing Academy? Click on the links below!
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| "New Horizons Writing Academy " |
| "Love Reviews Home Page" |
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