Tag Archives: Novel

Is This Really Happening?!

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Patricia Young

It is still hard for me to believe it has been four years since I boarded a plane at LaGuardia and travel to Whitefish, Montana alone. Not knowing a soul, relying on a stranger to meet me at a hotel, … Continue reading →

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A Push

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Patricia Young

Today and tomorrow is all that is left of 2016 and I, like many, will be glad to see it go. Yet I walk hesitantly forward, more of a combination of a little excitement and a lot of caution into … Continue reading →

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Write. Relax. Walk Away. Respond. Rewrite. Rejoice.

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Patricia Young

I realize this is not a proper sentence, nor a set of directions just anyone would fully grasp the deeper meaning of. Yet I do believe a writer – beginner or experienced will completely understand what I’m trying to say. Now … Continue reading →

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Writing Out of My Comfort Zone – With a Harley Davidson

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Patricia Young

The summer of 2016 has been one hell of a season for me. I’ve had many different experiences, none of which had anything to do with summertime. No vacations, camping trips or amusement parks – no my experiences have presented … Continue reading →

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Learning from Unexpected if not Unlikely Places

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Patricia Young

Well I have eaten a slice of humble pie, more than one serving to be honest. I’ve looked deeply within myself and had a heart to heart discussion: Am I really willing to do what is necessary to not just … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Creativity

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Patricia Young

Haven Alum Winter 2016 Blog Series by New York Times Best Selling Author Laura Munson You are published! That’s what the email said this morning. Can you be thrilled and humbled at the same time? If so, that is exactly what … Continue reading →

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Blame the Tryptophan or Rewrite the Chapter!

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Patricia Young

It’s the last day of November 2015. Could I have waited any longer to write my blog for this month? Only if it were being posted a minute before midnight I suppose! What is wrong with me? Do you feel … Continue reading →

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Humility and Respect for the Process

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Patricia Young

Touched By Words – The Journey of a Writer is almost three years old. In this time, I have met some challenging, terrible, people who stand with nose raised as a ‘published’ author. Thankfully I have met more amazing, wonderful, … Continue reading →

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