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Author Archives: Catherine Hedge
The Creation of Hunting Heartbreak
By Marie Hampton I have always enjoyed writing. Even back in 6th grade my friend and I would listen to music and write stories about how we would meet our favorite bands and go on some crazy adventure. Recently I … Continue reading
Apricot Summer
By Catherine Hedge Yesterday, we served my grandson apricot jam on his dinner roll. He held it appreciatively in both hands and sighed, “I like apricot jam the most bestest.” I know how he feels. When I spoon out the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Nostalgia, Slice of life
Tagged Ann Nishio, apricot jam, apricots, summer
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Even The Greats Wrote Some Trash: by Leonard Bishop
When I was young, I believed that if you had real writing talent, the words just poured out of your pen like honey. No need to stop or ponder, unless it was to find an even more beautiful phrase. A … Continue reading
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Nostalgia, Publishing, Writing, Writing Process
Tagged Chekov, classic writers, Dare To Be A Great Writer, getting published, good writing critiques, Leonard Bishop, Raji Singh, talent in writing, Tolstoy, unpublished writing, writing inspiration, writing instructors, writing techniques
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Even The Greats Wrote Some Trash
Even The Greats Wrote Some Trash.
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Crossing Deep River: Finishing a Novel
By Catherine Hedge One of the most wonderful things about starting a novel is that eventually you get to the place where you are finishing it! I am just pages away from finishing my third manuscript, Crossing Deep River. It … Continue reading
Posted in historical fiction, Humor, Leonard Bishop, Writing, Writing Process
Tagged Biography Leonard Bishop, Dare To Be A Great Writer, Donna Gillespie, finishing a novel, invention in writing, outlining a novel, why should I write?, writing instructors, writing outlines, writing techniques
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Don’t Tell Me I’m A Loser
Don’t Tell Me I’m A Loser.
Posted in inspiration, parenting, Slice of life, Teaching
Tagged child-raising, Mom's handbook, parenting, poetry, raising teenagers, respecting teenagers, self-esteem, survival
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Because I Have Something to Say!
Because I Have Something to Say!.
Don’t Tell Me I’m A Loser
by Catherine Hedge One of the saddest moments of my teaching career was when I heard a parent say in front of his child, “He’s just a loser.” I’ll never forget the image of the boy dropping his chin to … Continue reading
Because I Have Something to Say!
By Catherine Hedge Anyone who uses the phrase, “indomitable” must have met my writing mentor, the late Leonard Bishop. He grew up in conditions of poverty and violence that would destroy most of us. He believed, despite all the contrary … Continue reading
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Nostalgia, Slice of life, Teaching, Writing
Tagged Biography Leonard Bishop, building confidence in children, childhood, Dare To Be A Great Writer, fear of writing, Leonard Bishop, middle school students, Middle school writers, student writing, teaching children to write, teaching writing, why should I write?, writing inspiration
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