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Category Archives: Inspiration
10th Anniversary of The Zombie Slayer
Ten years ago, I published my first novel, Zombie Slayer. That book is the first of several I’ve completed since, but I always come back to the characters in it and the lessons learned while writing it. It’s hard to … Continue reading
Star Spangled Life
Star Spangled Life Darlene Reilley Flags fly high across this boundless sky. I’m just a writer with a simple dream To stand with fellow patriots and live a star spangled life. Times are hard, belts are tight. … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, Inspiration, poetry
Tagged America, American poetry, Grand Canyon, new poetry, poetry, Star Spangled Life, writer
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A Retail Poem 2020
A Retail Poem Darlene Reilley Fold paper Stock stock Chat chat chat Fold shirts Smile like you mean it Red bull wings! Clean everything. Again. Bonjour. Hallo. Herzlich Willkommen. Hold. Fold shirts. Yes. No, but nicely. Yes. Oui. Ja. … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, poetry
Tagged last retail poet, poetry, retail, retail poetry, workman's poem
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COVID Poem 2020
COVID Poem #2 2020 Darlene Reilley People drip like faucet water coming and going without a care. I don’t dare step in their zone. No masks careless nothing but fragile smiles and “I had to get away” “My apartment … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, poetry
Tagged 2020, 2020 Poetry, COVID, pandemic, pandemic poetry, poetry
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The Writer’s Pocketbook: Pandemic Edition
Dear Writers, It’s a tough time right now for all of us. My heart goes out to the people who are hurting right now and the many brave caregivers and front-line workers who are doing their best to help those … Continue reading
Posted in How To, Inspiration, Workshops, Writers, writing craft, writing life, Writing Secrets
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Alchemical Process and Writer Monkeys
The Alchemical Process and Writer Monkeys Hey, writers! It’s been a while. I’ve been busy snapping pictures, doing yoga moves, hiking around the southwest, and healing. The above shot is a picture of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. I’ve lived … Continue reading
DarWrites Top 10 Posts of 2017
You know you love top 10 lists – and here it is – the top 10 posts about writing by writers! You’re a busy writer – and if you missed one, check it out! 1. Imagery and theme in “Young … Continue reading
Gift for Writers: Science Fiction Romance Writing Prompts
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Posted in Adventure, Creative Writing, gifts for writers, Inspiration, paranormal romance, Romance, Science Fiction, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged gift for writers, inspiration, romance, romance writing prompts, sci fi ro writing prompts, science fiction, science fiction romance, writing fiction, Writing Prompts
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A Writer’s Wish List 2017
A Writer’s Wish List 2017 Hey, writers and friends and family of writers. I hope you’re having a fantastic week! As we come into the holiday season, I’ve noticed the emails from parents and significant others of writers have started … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, gifts for writers, How To, Inspiration, NaNoWriMo, Office and Organization, writing life, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged christmas gifts for writers, gift for a writer, gifts for writers, happy holidays, holiday gifts for writers, presents for writers, what to get a writer, writing gifts
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