IWSG DAY, AUGUST 3, 2022, WRITING IN WHICHEVER DIRECTION MY CREATIVE MUSE LEADS ME By Pat Garcia, #IWSG, @TheIWSG

Hello Everyone,

 

 It is IWSG Time!

 

IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex Cavanaugh. 

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It's a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes, or giving encouragement and support to others. 

So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us.

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

The awesome co-hosts for the August 3 posting of the IWSG are Tara Tyler, Lisa Buie Collard,Loni Townsend, and Lee Lowery! 

I

No Submissions this month 

 Writing in Whichever Direction My Creative Muse Leads Me

 

 

I must admit that I struggled with this question at the beginning of my writing career. I found my answer by examining my beliefs and my raison d' être for writing. Simply put, I don't write what I don't want to read myself. For me, the highest satisfaction is writing a book I know I can be true to regardless of what others may think about my creative imagination.

Wishing all of you a lovely month and take care.

 

Shalom aleichem,

 

 

 

Pat Garcia

 

IWSG DAY, JULY 6,2022, My Choice of a Book World to Live In By Pat Garcia

 

Hello Everyone,

 

 It is IWSG Time!

 

IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex Cavanaugh. 

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It's a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes, or giving encouragement and support to others. 

So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us.

 

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

 

 

 

The awesome co-hosts for the July 6 posting of the IWSG are J Lenni Dorner, Janet Alcorn, PJ Colando, Jenni Enzor, and Diane Burton! 

 

 

 

NO SUBMISSIONS THIS MONTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MY CHOICE OF A BOOK WORLD TO LIVE IN

 

 

If I had to choose a book world to live in, it would be the one I write about in my stories, which are cross-genres dealing with romance, suspense, Christianity, comedy, and fantasy. 

I wish all of you a lovely month of July. 

Take care. 

 

Shalom aleichem,

 

 

 

Pat Garcia

 

IWSG DAY, JUNE 1, 2022, Writing A Story When The Going Gets Tough By Pat Garcia

Hello Everyone,

 

 It is IWSG Time!

 

IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex Cavanaugh. 

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It's a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes, or giving encouragement and support to others. 

So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us.

 

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

 

The awesome co-hosts for the June 1 posting of the IWSG are SE White, Cathrina Constantine, Natalie Aguire, Joylene Nowell Butler, and Jacqui Murray! 

Submissions:

 

 2 Flash fiction pieces in the RRBC MOM (Memories Of Mom) Anthology –  One of my submissions was accepted: A Tribute To Emma Elizabeth Pierce

 

Writing A Story When The Going Gets Tough

Usually, when I find it challenging to write a story, I go to the next manuscript, which is entirely different, and work on it, and I break through what is hindering me. However, that has not been the case for the last three months. The war in Ukraine has affected me. Therefore, I have turned to mini-breaks to read books that interest me and write in my journal. 

Wishing everyone a lovely month of June.

Shalom aleichem

IWSG DAY, MAY 4, 2022, STILL WRITING IN THE BEST OF TIMES AND THE WORST OF TIMES By Pat Garcia

Hello Everyone,

 

 It is IWSG Time!

 

IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex Cavanaugh. 

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It's a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes, or giving encouragement and support to others. 

So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us.

 

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

 

 

The awesome co-hosts for the May 4 posting of the IWSG are Kim Elliott, Melissa Maygrove,Chemist Ken, Lee Lowery, and Nancy Gideon!

 

 

 

Submissions:

 

 2 Flash fiction pieces in the RRBC MOM (Memories Of Mom) Anthology –  

 

Submitted a short story to the Alpha Omega Contest 

 

STILL WRITING IN THE BEST OF TIMES AND THE WORST OF TIMES

 

The world is chaotic. No doubts about that. Political leaders are flexing their muscles while their followers jump on the bandwagon. Difficult situations are taking place that give me a reason to ask if we are living with our eyes open or close.

Through all of this mayhem, I am still writing. 

 On another note: I had some difficulties last month with my iMac, which caused me not to make it to blogs that I usually visit. In fact, I totally forgot IWSG Day because I was in the middle of getting everything to work correctly again.   So if you missed me not visiting, that’s why. I’ll be around this month unless something happens in the Ukraine that prevents me from having internet services here in Germany.

Wishing all of you a lovely month of May.

 

Take care and stay safe.

 

Shalom aleichem

    Pat Garcia

IWSG DAY, APRIL 6, 2022, NO, NOT YET, BY Pat Garcia

Hello Everyone,

 It is IWSG Time!

 

IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex Cavanaugh. 

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It's a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes, or giving encouragement and support to others. 

So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us.

 

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

The awesome co-hosts for the April 6 posting of the IWSG are Joylene Nowell Butler, Jemima Pett, Patricia Josephine, Louise - Fundy Blue, and Kim Lajevardi!

Submissions:

 2 Flash fiction pieces in the RRBC MOM (Memories Of Mom) Anthology

Submitted a short story to the Alpha Omega Contest 

NO, NOT YET

I enjoy listening to audio books in the evenings, especially when my eyes are tired.  So, yes, I desire to see my books made into audio books. 

Have a lovely month of April. 

Shalom aleichem,

Pat Garcia

IWSG DAY, MARCH 2, 2022, WRITING INTIMATE SCENES By Pat Garcia

Hello Everyone,

 It is IWSG Time!

 

IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex Cavanaugh. 

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It's a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes, or giving encouragement and support to others. 

So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us.

 

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

The awesome co-hosts for the March 2 posting of the IWSG are Janet Alcorn, Pat Garcia,Natalie Aguirre, and Shannon Lawrence!

 

 

 

Submissions: It has become my habit to take a break from submitting in January and February. I'll start submitting this month. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WRITING INTIMATE SCENES

 

The conflict, for me, almost always lies in the depth of a love scene when the couple enters the bedroom. I follow specific rules based on what I've experienced and heard. And no, I'm not going to give away my secrets. However, I will say that I do my best to write honest love scenes that respect both partners involved. 

 

Wishing everyone a lovely spring month.

Shalom aleichem

Pat Garcia

IWSG DAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022, Saying Goodbye By Pat Garcia

 

 

Hello Everyone,

 It is IWSG Time!

 

IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex Cavanaugh. 

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It's a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes, or giving encouragement and support to others. 

So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us.

 

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

The awesome co-hosts for the February 2 posting of the IWSG are Joylene Nowell Butler,Jacqui Murray, Sandra Cox, and Lee Lowery!

 

 

Submissions: It has become my habit to take a break from submitting in January and February. I'll be back to the grind in March. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saying Goodbye

 

 

Yes, I've had to say goodbye to a few people who have supported me in my writing. One person departed this earth last week. Through her faith in what I wrote, she dared to pass it on to someone who opened a door for me to write a weekly article to soldiers during the Gulf War. 

I will miss her when I go to the States for a visit. 

 

Wishing you all a lovely month of February. 

 

 

Shalom aleichem,

 

 

Pat Garcia