I enjoy writing these blogs about my writing life and about writing in general. They cover several years of contemplations and writing ideas. I appreciate your responses. Send your comments to me via paddy@paddyeger.com Like Wordsworth says, writers try to…”Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”
84 Ribbons / musings / random drawing
by PaddyEger · Published July 31, 2018 · Last modified July 30, 2018
When I cleaned out my files, I found several unused story ideas from 84 Ribbons, book one in my ballet trilogy. Here’s one more offering. The Pouch of Stones Walks by the bay at the end of our long street were always a chance for my dad and me to connect. We’d talk about school, my dancing, his day, our up-coming vacation plans or whatever a young child and her dad had to share. But that ended abruptly when my dad died suddenly from a fall where he worked in the shipyard. After that, the bay became a gray place...
84 Ribbons / character development / musings / random drawing
by PaddyEger · Published July 10, 2018 · Last modified June 27, 2018
When I cleaned out my files, I found several unused story ideas from 84 Ribbons, book one in my ballet trilogy. Here’s one of them. More to follow this month. Spam and An Empty Garage One of the greatest opportunities in my life came when I was four. I learned to dance. My family didn’t have money for extras, but they found a way to scrape enough together for me to take dance lessons. I think those savings came in the shape of canned Spam which we ate once or twice a week. I hated the clear gooey fat that...
84 Ribbons / Ballet Trilogy / Educating America / Letters to Follow / Sonnets for Ambrosia / Tasman / When the Music Stops
by PaddyEger · Published January 30, 2018 · Last modified January 29, 2018
Looking for something to give that someone special in your life? Consider purchasing my books from my website now through February 21st*. ALL will include free shipping within the U.S. My ballet trilogy is perfect for that someone who loves the arts. If you purchase the three book set, I’ll personalize the books and send along the wrappings and a ballet-themed ornament as well as a set of ballet note cards. All you’ll need to do is buy a card! (Individual books are also available.) For the adventure-minded sweetie in your life, consider Tasman. I’ll personalize the book as...
84 Ribbons / adventure novel / Ballet Trilogy / Book Specials / Educating America / Letters to Follow / Tasman / When the Music Stops
by PaddyEger · Published December 5, 2017 · Last modified December 4, 2017
Time to start thinking about the readers on your holiday giving list. Here’s a sale for you and your friends! Order copies of TASMAN, my newest historical fiction, my ballet-themed trilogy, and/or Educating America materials between today, Dec.5th and December 16th. You’ll receive a 20% book discount and free priority shipping (within the U.S.A.) valued at $10 per novel or up to $6 per educational book. Click the links above to order! When you order the entire trilogy, you’ll receive special wrapping materials and a set of ballet-themed note cards at no additional change. That’s an additional $4 discount per...
84 Ribbons / writing / writing process
by PaddyEger · Published October 3, 2017 · Last modified September 27, 2017
Whether you’re writing letters to friends, creating a remembrance book, or writing a longer work, you need certain tools nearby to enable your process. Consider these ideas: 1.Start with a notebook and pen or pencil. Handwritten ideas come from a different place in the brain than ideas composed on a computer. Consider writing your thoughts long-hand first. Then transpose them onto the card, journal. or computer for your finished piece. I think you’ll find the exercise enlightening. 2. Gather your resources: a thesaurus, dictionary and one of my favorites, The Synonym Dictionary by J.I Rodale (Rodale Press). That way you...
84 Ribbons / Ballet Trilogy / Letters to Follow / When the Music Stops
by PaddyEger · Published May 30, 2017 · Last modified May 31, 2017
Meet the Author at the University of Washington Mill Creek Bookstore Join Paddy for an evening all about ballet! Learn about her 3 ballet-themed books. Catch-up on how the characters’ lives are progressing. Hear excerpts from the books. Enter for a chance to win fun prizes!! University of Washington Bookstore at Mill Creek Towne Center 15311 Main Street, Mill Creek, WA. 98012 June 6 at 7pm And get a personalized, autographed copy of one, two or all three books. Click here to learn more
84 Ribbons / Letters to Follow / new works / reader suggestions / When the Music Stops
by PaddyEger · Published May 16, 2017 · Last modified March 1, 2018
Friends and readers at book talk often ask, “What happened to Marta after her stories ended?” Here’s my answer. I wrote this several years ago, but it’s still how I think an unwritten future chapter might progressed. Marta stood at the kitchen sink washing carrots from her garden. Her mind wandered a thousand miles away from her present view. Lynne had just written from her touring along the west coast. She laughed to herself. Lynne was always a joy with stories to keep them the phone for hours. R.J., Ryan Jonas, crawled across a rag rug toward her, dragging his...
84 Ribbons / blog readers voting / character development / Letters to Follow / When the Music Stops
by PaddyEger · Published April 4, 2017
Throughout the trilogy, I invited many characters to step into my books. Here is a list of story characters in no particular order. Select the top 5 you feel were the most antagonizing. Madame Cosper Steve Mason Noel Elijah Mrs. B. ? Lynne Meadows Marta Selbryth Damien Black Uncle Leo Carol Dennis (carpenter) Lily Rose Ida ? Suzette Bartley Timmons Elle Selbryth Wallace Cheryl Menkins Karl Lynne’s parents Lucia ? Kitsy Arty Madame Zelb Jae...