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Peg Crompton's Blog
October 9, 2009
- It took me a little while to unwind from the long drive. I paced my parents condo for a few minutes to stretch my legs and chatted with my mother while she put water in a pot for tea. The condo was bright and airy. It had a wide open floor plan and nice big windows overlooking the inlet. The sun was shining on the water. casting a light shadow in ripples as the water gently lapped against ...
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October 7, 2009
- In day-to-day living changes are subtle and often go unnoticed. We move about our business and seldom reflect. Each moment is a story unfolding that often goes untold. For each new thing we learn, each story we hear or create, there are thousands more. Like a photograph, we capture but a portion of what is there. The muse of a writer is always there, whether lurking in the shadows or ...
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September 27, 2009
- What is it that keeps me from writing? I am pretty sure it is the creative process at work. Just because I do not have paper and pen in hand does not mean that I am not working on my writing. Most of us work on our books in our minds and during our daily lives way before we commit anything to paper (or keyboard). The development of a story or character comes to us through our muse, and ...
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September 27, 2009
- What is it that keeps me from writing? I am pretty sure it is the creative process at work. Just because I do not have paper and pen in hand does not mean that I am not working on my writing. Most of us work on our books in our minds and during our daily lives way before we commit anything to paper (or keyboard). The development of a story or character comes to us through our muse, and ...
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August 28, 2009
- “Is anyone out there?” were not words I expected to utter on this fine, sunny day. Little did I know what was to come. Driving to Charlottesville, Virginia from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia took about three hours. It was a pleasant enough ride, but I’d rather not be making it. Beautiful scenery surrounded me. The views along the way included mountains, valleys, ...
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August 27, 2009
- Why is it? I always seem to find so many other things, besides writing, that need my attention. There is the house to clean, the pets to take care of, the laundry, shopping, bills, gardening, mowing, shoveling snow, making calls, paperwork, and more, much, much more. I'm thinking that writing is not really a job or a disciplined endeavor for me. It is a creative process. It is something I ...
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August 18, 2009
- Epiphany Definition-a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience. What does it mean to you? When was the last time you had one and what was it? These are my favorite moments as epiphanies are clear and euphoric in nature and they definitely keep you in the ...
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August 9, 2009
- Inspiration for creative endeavors often comes from the most surprising places. This holds true for many art forms, including writing. How many of us have seen something or had a random thought that has lead to new writing? During these moments our focus shifts to the creative process, concerns about the past and/or future fade away and the joy of being in the present moment of ...
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July 29, 2009
- I am a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason", so if I was given the opportunity to do anything over again would I do it differently? Hmm-there really is no way to know; however, if I could go back and erase anything during the publishing process, it would be my own anxiety. Anxiety is the subject of my book, and sometimes I need to go back and read it to follow my own ...
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July 28, 2009
- Boy, have I ever been having trouble with Internet Explorer--Firefox to the rescue. It's good to be back to blogging again.My recent test blog worked, so let me explain it a little further. I have opened an Etsy store today to showcase some of my other artistic work and sell some hand made items that are accumulating like dust bunnies in my home.Writing will always be my favorite form of ...
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July 28, 2009
July 7, 2009
- I never knew that my book would change my life so much. What a journey! First I wrote the book and published it; promotion, marketing, and networking came next. Later came the local support group and the opportunity to enter into a professional development course. I just aced my final exam and received my certificate, so I am now officially a Stress Management Coach. It is so exciting ...
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July 4, 2009
- During a book signing event last night I was approached by a reader who returned to tell me that she read through my book twice and found it to be very helpful. She keeps it as a reference tool and picks it up often. The book stimulated a conversation with a friend of hers. This friend came to the signing to pick up her own copy. In addition, a psychotherapist approached me at the ...
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June 27, 2009
- I stepped outside my comfort zone and attended a firewalking seminar today. There was an opportunity to conduct a book signing there, so why not? It was a great event. The seminar was ten hours long, filled with activities, and was a bonding experience for all who attended. We walked through fire, broke blocks of wood with one hand, and so much more. It was a truly interesting day. It ...
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June 23, 2009
- YEAH!!! I just finished my final exam (it was tough). In a few days I will receive my certification as a Stress Management Coach. Can't wait!
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