by AnnSheybani | Aug 5, 2016 | Life
Here’s the thing. The more you put yourself out there–on the stage or on the page–the more criticism you will draw. It’s just the way the world works. As Dale Carnegie used to say, “No one kicks a dead dog.” I had to learn how to... by AnnSheybani | Aug 1, 2016 | Reading
So, Walt and I were out and about last night when we passed by Brown Thomas, an upscale shop, Ireland’s answer to Bergdoff Goodman. In the window were some of the most ludicrous outfits I’ve ever seen. Straight out of the circus. Bright orange clown... by AnnSheybani | Aug 1, 2016 | Life, Writing
Sometime back, I listened to a Brene Brown interview in which she described herself as a child. An introverted 13-year-old, she saw Grease 25 times, a movie I paid to see four weeks in a row at the very same age. See, like me, Brene wanted desperately to shed her... by AnnSheybani | Jul 26, 2016 | Life
I want to share with you a beauty secret I recently discovered. The single element that will make heads turn, regardless of your weight, age, or ability to pull together a decent outfit. The secret is Joy. Walt and I were at The Sunken Garden Poetry Festival a few... by AnnSheybani | Jul 17, 2016 | Reading, Writing, writing lessons
It’s helpful to know that obstacles are part of the writing process, but how are you supposed to deal with them when they raise their ugly heads? What can you do if you’re confused, say, about setting, or plot, or the relevance of that stuff for your chosen genre? And...
