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Blog as if no one is reading...: August 2014

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Blog as if no one is reading. Book rants and reviews, financial and frugal news, poetry and writing angst. Shining from a Different Firmament, poetry chapbook. Saturday, August 09, 2014. My first Pushcart Prize Nomination! I just received a letter from the editor of Falling Star Magazine. That the he and his staff had nominated my poem, "Lincoln's Long Trip Home, 1865" for a Pushcart Prize. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Bea's Blog QR Code. Yes, it took winning a national contest to get me going!

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For Write or Wrong: Honestly????

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For Write or Wrong. Thoughts on writing by Greta Igl. Monday, February 15, 2010. I'm honored to announce that writing pal, Linda Simoni-Wastila. Has graced me with the Honest Scrap award. Linda's a talented writer and gentle soul whom it's been my privelege to learn with and from these past few years. To claim my prize, I need to reveal ten things about myself. Here's a few random things that you may not know. 1 I’ve been writing since I was 6 years old, when I wrote my first short story. One last note: ...

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For Write or Wrong: #fridayflash: Getting Ready

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For Write or Wrong. Thoughts on writing by Greta Igl. Friday, September 18, 2009. Monday, it had been the flat sheet with faded yellow cabbage roses, the old one washed until it felt like flannel. At first, Ruth thought she’d forgotten to wash it. But then she remembered how it had hung up in the wringer. She’d shut the infernal old machine off and wriggled that sheet out like a reluctant calf. Ruth ticked the curtain aside, watched Trix drag the tablecloth off between bowed legs. Ruth’s heart ...Septemb...

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For Write or Wrong: June 2010

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For Write or Wrong. Thoughts on writing by Greta Igl. Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Besides the writing, I’ve been investing time in improving our diets. Just like with writing, I’m amazed at how much general benevolence comes from this act of eating good, wholesome foods. After a painless transition, we’ve officially converted to a diet of lean meats, whole grains and fresh produce. Just the act of cooking virtuously seems to please my palate. 1/2 cup old fashioned oats. Makes 1 very generous serving. It's b...

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For Write or Wrong: December 2009

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For Write or Wrong. Thoughts on writing by Greta Igl. Monday, December 7, 2009. Still Kicking.and Baking! I've been remiss. Here's the latest:. Last month, I successfully completed NaNoWriMo. I have a nearly completed first draft of a promising novel titled,. Which I'm itching to finish and revise. My goal for this month is to complete the story arc by writing a scene a day. If I stay on pace, I should be done well before Christmas, God willing and the creek don't rise. My story "Free" was selected for.

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For Write or Wrong: September 2009

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For Write or Wrong. Thoughts on writing by Greta Igl. Friday, September 18, 2009. Monday, it had been the flat sheet with faded yellow cabbage roses, the old one washed until it felt like flannel. At first, Ruth thought she’d forgotten to wash it. But then she remembered how it had hung up in the wringer. She’d shut the infernal old machine off and wriggled that sheet out like a reluctant calf. Ruth ticked the curtain aside, watched Trix drag the tablecloth off between bowed legs. Ruth’s heart ...Remnant...

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For Write or Wrong: A Season to Grow

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For Write or Wrong. Thoughts on writing by Greta Igl. Tuesday, June 1, 2010. A Season to Grow. Gorgeous grounds Greta. Thats a lot of love and hard work going into making things look that good. I like the parallel with your novel and the thriving plants. Hope both bring you lots of happiness (and green). June 1, 2010 at 12:46 PM. The garden looks good, Greta. The Hastas add a nice touch, dont they? June 1, 2010 at 1:13 PM. John, Im always amazed at the common threads between creative endeavors. Cooki...

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For Write or Wrong: Same Old -- #fridayflash

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For Write or Wrong. Thoughts on writing by Greta Igl. Friday, October 23, 2009. Same Old - #fridayflash. When Amanda was a baby, Carrie yearned for routine, for knowing when to wake and when to sleep. In the chaos of new motherhood, she longed for a slot to cook dinner, to exercise, to breathe, to make love. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story appears in the. 30 Days, 30 Writes 2009. Chapbook, to be released at the end of October. The chapbook features more stories by Greta Igl, as well as stories by Jane Bann...