by Jill Williamson | Jul 15, 2020 | Author Life, Encouragement
I am on vacation today, likely winding my way through a national park, gazing at trees. I thought I’d leave you all with some words of encouragement from some wise people. Some of these quotes have really made an impact on me. Which quote did you like best? Do...
by Jill Williamson | Jul 8, 2020 | Fantasy, poetry
We have reached the end of our summer poetry unit. I hope you all had fun waxing poetic. I’ve certainly enjoyed reading your clever creations. I’ve decided to end this unit with a retro repost from 2013. I’ve updated it a bit, since I’ve...
by Jill Williamson | Jul 1, 2020 | poetry
A haiku (pronounced Hi-KOO) is a traditional Japanese poem that seeks to capture a moment in time, like taking a snapshot, usually about nature. Considering the history of Buddhist influence in the country of Japan, the haiku also often conveys a profound statement of...
by Jill Williamson | Jun 24, 2020 | poetry
Ever felt the need to praise someone or something? Did you know that’s what the ode is all about? Odes are lyrical poems that share the author’s feelings toward a person, place, thing, or idea. Odes originated in Ancient Greece and were usually accompanied by music....
by Jill Williamson | Jun 19, 2020 | Author Life, Book Proposals, Getting Published, Guest Posts, Learning from Other Authors, Writing
Do you live outside the USA or Great Britain? Are you wondering if agents, editors and publishers in those countries will still be interested in your books? As a Canadian author who has published eight novels in both the USA and England, including at least one UK...
