Writer's Tip - Inspiration

I personally find inspiration from TV, movies, people's life, a conversation, an interesting tidbit on the news.

Pregnancy Plan was developed from a story about a woman who wanted to get pregnancy and used a turkey baster to impregnate herself.

The men in the office where I worked enjoyed coming up with names for the child.

My little butterball, Tom, etc.

But the point is inspiration can come from anywhere, you just have to be open to the story.

Tina

Get Out and Enjoy the Countryside

As you probably all know, my husband and I love to travel. The best part is my husband loves to take pictures so we can enjoy the fun even after the vacation is over.

Have a wonderful summer,

Tina

Motivational Inspiration

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.

Confucius

Tina

Wine Drinker?

When I lived in California, I learned to enjoy a nice glass of wine.

Now, that we are living in Nebraska, I discovered there are a number of local wineries in the area.

So Mike and I decided to go try them out.

Have made it to three and plan to visit more.

First, we visited.

James Arthur Vineyards

http://www.jamesarthurvineyards.com/ located in Raymond near Lincoln, NE.

Then we hit Big Cottonwood Winery

http://bigcottonwoodwinery.com/ located near Tekama, NE.

and Silver Hills Vineyards and Winery also near Tekama, NE.

http://www.silverhillswinery.com/

If in the neighborhood, you might want to stop by and visit a winery near you. They are interesting places and you get to meet some fascinating people.

Tina

DeSoto Wildlife Refuge

Mike and I took a short trip out to DeSoto Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska.

A fascinating place, the birthplace of a lake and the dead fork of the Missouri River, DeSoto is where the "Bertrand" sank, a merchant steamboat that held merchandise bound for the Montana Territory.

The Visitor Center holds a large assortment of the items retrieved from the boat.

Would love to go back when the birds are flying through.

At this time of year, the refuge is quiet and offers a peaceful place to rest and relax.

If you get a chance, you might want to stop by.

To see more of my pictures visit my website.

Tina
www.tinagayle.net

Writer's Tip

The best way to write a novel is to keep it simple.

Simplicity last. If you can tell a good story, the rest should take care of it's self.

from The Writer's Little Helper
by
James V. Smith, Jr.

Rocky Mountain National Park

This is a great place to visit if you want to cool off in the summer.

As you can see there is still snow on the ground and on the mountains.


Tina