Category Archives: inspiration

Arnold Eugene Borel

Posted on July 23, 2018 by wgborel

 By Bill Borel Since I was the 7th and youngest child of Arnold Borel and Mary Kirby Borel I missed a lot of the history of both the Borel and Kirby families. Much of the early history centered around Butte, … Continue reading →

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Repost: #ChillWithABookAward Winning author, Charlene Newcomb talks all things bookish with #ETLBW @charnewcomb @ChillWithABook

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Catherine Hedge

Congratulations, Char!  Here is a lovely interview with our Pen in Hand writer, Charlene Newcomb.   …I am delighted to welcome author Charlene Newcomb to the blog this afternoon … Huge congratulations on winning your Chill Award! You must be … Continue reading →

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Slight Obsession with Knights? A Fun Interview at Maria Grace’s Random Bits of Fascination

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Char

Originally posted on Charlene Newcomb:
Novelist Maria Grace invited me by her blog today. “Obsessed with Star Wars, her costume is a Jedi Knight. Read on and find out more…” my home office ?

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Time Triptych

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Catherine Hedge

Here are some poignant pieces by our fellow poet, Steve Pfister.  We hope you enjoy these views of time, our mortal yet fickle companion. Midnight Butterfly Wings pressed against blue moon- Your shadow soars on shifting winds- Your image floats … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Life with B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree Charlene Newcomb

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Catherine Hedge

Great interview with our Pen in Hand colleague, Charlene Newcomb!

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Traveling Times

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Catherine Hedge

June…July…August… We take to the road, sky, sea, and mountains when that old yearning returns.  Every since we were babies, we’ve needed to find out exactly what is on the other side of that door or hidden atop the table. … Continue reading →

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Hearts Aren’t Crystal

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Catherine Hedge

Hearts Aren’t Crystal. via Hearts Aren’t Crystal.

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Attend a Writer’s Conference? A Risk Worth Taking! (Part 2)

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

Originally posted on Pen In Hand:
By Catherine Hedge What a delight!  I have just returned from a regional writer’s conference, The Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators of Kansas.  I spent the day learning from wonderful, creative speakers: …

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Hearts Aren’t Crystal (repost)

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

Hearts Aren’t Crystal (repost).

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Teaching? How Could You Stand It?

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

Teaching? How Could You Stand It?.

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