In the middle of last night, I had heartburn so bad, I wondered if I needed an EMT. This morning, I nibble on the English muffin, whose flavor COVID has muddled into inedible grist. I wonder if I'll ever enjoy eating again. Then I read this banquet of words that evoke mental images and emotions sumptuous and fresh. I am well-fed this morning. Thank you, dear writerly friends. It is an honor to read of your lives and imagine us all sitting around a corner booth in a cafe, tasting the joy of creativity. And thank you, Tonya, for bringing us all together from all over the world.
Oh, I love that image of everyone together at a corner booth! I'm so happy this helped to buoy your mood on an otherwise un-inspiring morning, Sue. I feel the same way. Whenever I get discouraged or think Juke isn't making enough progress, I think of the incredible people I get to work with now, many of whom I didn't know before Juke existed, and all the people we've been able to reach. And that's just in one year! It always makes me feel better.
A group of writers I was part of in Truckee, CA called ourselves The Corner Booth Writers. That's where we met often ... in the corner booth of a local diner. Meanwhile, I'm excited about the book and eagerly awaiting time to order a hard copy version. Amazon did something weird to the download function, so I'm returning to paperbacks. Let us all know when! pantpantpant
Will do! I am just waiting for the proof copy to arrive in the mail in a couple days. If it looks good (*fingers crossed*) then it could be available by next week sometime.
And I LOVE both the name "corner booth writers" and, of course, the actual concept. That sounds like an ideal writers' group.
oh my, how lucky am I to be in the company of such creative talent! I marvel at the words that writers write and the worlds and quiet places they take us. Thank you, Tonya
Tabby, it appears that we two elder sisters are much in the same space. While the younger writers are very much in the present, we are in the past, reviewing and delighting (I hope) in the progress we made. Fun times and bad, it makes us the writers we are today.
And Kathryn, I loved your epiphany about her newborn daughters. The little one was waiting for the right body to emerge into the world. Lovely. Absolutely lovely!
Thanks so much, Connie. It feels wonderful to look back on the last year and see how much work has been accomplished. With each piece, we've become more solid. And there's so much potential for what's to come... It's a nice feeling.
In the middle of last night, I had heartburn so bad, I wondered if I needed an EMT. This morning, I nibble on the English muffin, whose flavor COVID has muddled into inedible grist. I wonder if I'll ever enjoy eating again. Then I read this banquet of words that evoke mental images and emotions sumptuous and fresh. I am well-fed this morning. Thank you, dear writerly friends. It is an honor to read of your lives and imagine us all sitting around a corner booth in a cafe, tasting the joy of creativity. And thank you, Tonya, for bringing us all together from all over the world.
Oh, I love that image of everyone together at a corner booth! I'm so happy this helped to buoy your mood on an otherwise un-inspiring morning, Sue. I feel the same way. Whenever I get discouraged or think Juke isn't making enough progress, I think of the incredible people I get to work with now, many of whom I didn't know before Juke existed, and all the people we've been able to reach. And that's just in one year! It always makes me feel better.
A group of writers I was part of in Truckee, CA called ourselves The Corner Booth Writers. That's where we met often ... in the corner booth of a local diner. Meanwhile, I'm excited about the book and eagerly awaiting time to order a hard copy version. Amazon did something weird to the download function, so I'm returning to paperbacks. Let us all know when! pantpantpant
Will do! I am just waiting for the proof copy to arrive in the mail in a couple days. If it looks good (*fingers crossed*) then it could be available by next week sometime.
And I LOVE both the name "corner booth writers" and, of course, the actual concept. That sounds like an ideal writers' group.
I feel lucky to share the page with all of y'all.
And Tonya, I can't wait to read the book! You've created a community of artists and their art, and that is some powerful magic! Thank you!
Thanks so much, Matt! Juke only works because we have such amazing, talented contributors. I'm so lucky to have you as a part of the group.
(Speaking of which, I can't wait for everyone to read your next piece, which is going up this Friday.)
oh my, how lucky am I to be in the company of such creative talent! I marvel at the words that writers write and the worlds and quiet places they take us. Thank you, Tonya
Exactly! Every voice comes from its own world. It's such a rich feeling, to have everyone's voice on a page together. Thanks so much, Tabby.
Tabby, it appears that we two elder sisters are much in the same space. While the younger writers are very much in the present, we are in the past, reviewing and delighting (I hope) in the progress we made. Fun times and bad, it makes us the writers we are today.
And Kathryn, I loved your epiphany about her newborn daughters. The little one was waiting for the right body to emerge into the world. Lovely. Absolutely lovely!
What a wonderful first year for Juke.
I always look forward to each new contribution.
Congratulations Tonya !🏆
Thank you so much, Jim!
Thanks so much, Connie. It feels wonderful to look back on the last year and see how much work has been accomplished. With each piece, we've become more solid. And there's so much potential for what's to come... It's a nice feeling.
Beautiful and relatable. Thanks, Connie.