IWSG APRIL 1ST: Surviving the Pandemic
IWSG APRIL 1ST: Surviving the Pandemic
COME SEE ME!
I am on the Insecure Writer’s Support Group Blog today.
No this is not an April Fool prank.
Today I am doing the welcome post on IWSG since it is also the start of the A to Z Challenge.
This post has been rescheduled for June 8th on the IWSG Blog. You can find my post there then, “An Expansive Mini Guide For Structuring Your Short Story.”
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April 1st Co-Hosts:
Diane Burton, JH Moncrieff, Anna @ Emaginette, Karen @ Reprobate Typewriter, Erika Beebe, and Lisa Buie-Collard!
IWSG OPTIONAL QUESTION: The IWSG’s focus is on our writers. Each month, from all over the globe, we are a united group sharing our insecurities, our troubles, and our pain. So, in this time when our world is in crisis with the Covid-19 pandemic, our optional question this month is:
How are things in your world?
Just a shout out from my part of the world:
So far so good. We had some stock on hand for about 3 weeks including TP. No TP on the shelves or online unless paying more than normal or fair, but the world seems to be having this same experience. Schools shut down. Businesses and food joints shutting early some going to delivery only. All bars in Florida closed. My roomies are still working outside the house, but that might change, but I admit being cooped up with others 24/7 is not something I am looking forward to.
I may be glad I am retired from 911 Police/Fire/EMT Dispatch because when families spend too much time cooped up together like Thanksgiving and Christmas… Oh Boy! I suspect Corvid19 will keep emergency workers police, dispatchers and all other busy, busy, busy if they stay well. And I do so hope and pray they and all of us stay well.
UPDATE 04/01/2020 We are shut down through the end of April. Only essential businesses open.
Stay Safe. Stay Connected.
Blessings To ALL,
Juneta
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IWSG APRIL 1ST:
My News
Stormdance Publication Anthologies
I have two publications on Medium:
- A Storyteller’s Gambit: Just Write!
- Crafting Short Fiction the Art of Short Fiction.
Most recent on my profile and in my own publications:
- 99 (Flash Fiction)
- Grumpy Old Harpies (Flash Fiction)
- Abducted By Aliens Blog Hop My story in 2020 Merry Alien Christmas
This year I have written several articles for other people’s publications on the Medium platform.
Other Medium publications.
- Frenemies: Mortal Wounds — A poem published in Poetry Palace.
- A Smile Is The Easiest Excercise In The World — Published in A Few Words publication.
- A Love Letter To Self — Published Middle-Pause Publication
- Obesity Masked My Menopause — Published in Middle-Pause Publication
- Life is a Tragedy. The Victorian’s Had It Right Or Did They? — Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life Publication.
- A Maurader Christmas — Flash Fiction Published in Collaborative Collective
- Reflections of Choice — An Allegory Journal Entry in Character Voice Published in Predict Publication
IWSG APRIL 1ST:
IWSG Goodread’s Bookclub
Writers and Readers,
The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Book Club is for writers to read/learn about the writing craft. We will swap back and forth between craft books and fiction books that demonstrate aspects of storytelling.
We will read one book every two months.
There will be polls, free gifts, and a lot of Discussion Day fun.
No promo. Just writers reading books and discussing those books with other writers.
See Book Club/Posting Details for more information about the book club.
New IWSG Anthology Available May 5, 2020
Voyagers: The Third Ghost
AN INSECURE WRITER’S SUPPORT GROUP ANTHOLOGY
Journey into the past…
Will the third ghost be found before fires take more lives? Can everyone be warned before Pompeii is buried again? What happens if a blizzard traps a family in East Germany? Will the Firebird help Soviet sisters outwit evil during WWII? And sneaking off to see the first aeroplane – what could go wrong?
Ten authors explore the past, sending their young protagonists on harrowing adventures. Featuring the talents of Yvonne Ventresca, Katharina Gerlach, Roland Clarke, Sherry Ellis, Rebecca M. Douglass, Bish Denham, Charles Kowalski, Louise MacBeath Barbour, Beth Anderson Schuck, and L.T. Ward.
Hand-picked by a panel of agents, authors, and editors, these ten tales will take readers on a voyage of wonder into history. Get ready for an exciting ride!
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April 11, 2020 @ 11:37
Belated IWSG! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Wow, Medium is turning out to be a great outlet and venue for you. You are writing and contributing to so much.
So far it seems you’re handling the quarantine well. It isn’t easy for anyone and I appreciate all those facing it with a level head. I worry about those who’ve rushed into marriages, hoping that love will see them through this. It’s sad that domestic violence is increasing. I really feel for all those kids out of school who went to school every day for meals and safety. What will happen to them during this time?
Hope I wasn’t a downer.
Stay safe.
April 10, 2020 @ 10:29
Hi Juneta,
Once again, I’m late. I have been thinking about you and your EMT training; the similarities to 911 and the differences you must recognize.
Pat Garcia commented on the increase in domestic violence in Germany. As we all know, that’s happening in the US, too. We are living in Mexico where self-isolation is in effect and large and small businesses are closed. I’m sure it’s happening here, too.
It breaks my heart some are some folks are lost and use violence to release their stress. Once upon a time, I learned to talk about things when they were small. This lesson has been with me for decades. It has saved a lot of friendships.
Be well, my friend. Your contribution to all of us of is deeply appreciated.
Lynn La Vita blog: Writers Supporting Writers
April 5, 2020 @ 13:57
Glad to hear you are doing well! I’m rather slow getting around the IWSG posts, but I’m getting there 🙂 Congrats on the various stories coming out!
April 5, 2020 @ 08:48
Enjoyed your Harpy short story 🙂
April 4, 2020 @ 19:36
Cooped up with three roommates — that is a lot of togetherness. Do let us know how y’all passed the time together! Well wishes for you and all Floridians!
April 4, 2020 @ 20:58
Yeah, a little much, but surviving—which is the point, lol.
April 4, 2020 @ 16:49
I hadn’t thought of that. It has been such a huge and sudden change in all our lives.
Good to see you are staying busy though.
April 4, 2020 @ 20:57
Thank you. You too.
April 4, 2020 @ 13:53
And I thought you skipped this month.
Congrats on your writing success and keep your head down. 😉
April 4, 2020 @ 20:57
No, I posted in two places this month. Just slow making the rounds
Thank you.
April 3, 2020 @ 21:06
We’ve been ordered to stay home, here, too, with only essential businesses open. I work from home as a matter of course, so no big change there, but it’s been weird, not being able to run errands and such like I normally would. I had been wishing life could be less hectic, but this was definitely not what I had in mind. The thought of increased domestic violence due to the stay-at-home order is horrifying and I hope and pray people can find it within themselves to be strong and get along. Stay well!
April 4, 2020 @ 20:56
Yeah, the limits make this very different in some ways from just slowing down.
April 2, 2020 @ 10:08
Hmmm… I never thought about the social consequences of being cooped up together for extended periods, and the resulting effect on the police and emergency workers. I’m lucky that my family members are pretty laid back.
April 4, 2020 @ 20:55
You are lucky. Stay safe and healthy.
April 1, 2020 @ 22:53
In Illinois, we are sheltered in place, with excursions limited to grocery, pharmacy, or medical visits. Outside exercise is still allowed (outside of Chicago). Sheltering in place in a stable, loving relationship is difficult with the worry of hubs compromised health. So glad my firefighter/EMT is retired. We are blessed that we have a supportive, if remote, support system and financial stability.
Take care and stay well!
April 4, 2020 @ 20:55
Same here too.
April 1, 2020 @ 18:39
I can imagine how this major shift in lifestyle is going to cause some domestic problems.
April 4, 2020 @ 20:54
Definitely, thanks for stopping by.
April 1, 2020 @ 14:46
As L. Diane said, I’ve been thinking a lot about those in abusive relationships/situations.
Congrats on having the welcome post on the IWSG blog!
April 4, 2020 @ 20:53
Thank you.
April 1, 2020 @ 14:25
Hang in there, Juneta. And you’re right–this is NOT a good time to be a first responder.
Thank you so much for the lovely review of Dragonfly Summer. I really appreciate it.
Stay well.
April 4, 2020 @ 20:53
Yes, stuff like this always brings memories and sends my thought to first responders and now those on the front line of illness. God Bless them.
April 1, 2020 @ 14:00
I’m thinking positive, especially since I participated in an EFT session. It moved a major chunk of my paranoia out of my mind and heart. I’m wondering if when this is over that many of us will see life a little differently; maybe appreciate some of the smaller things, like just going out for a cup of coffee with a friend. That’s what I miss the most. Blessings
April 4, 2020 @ 20:52
Yes. I have been homebound for a while and I am more appreciative of the little things.
April 1, 2020 @ 12:55
How fun–I’ll come visit! Good to feature a book like Gabe’s. It is such a difficult issue.
April 4, 2020 @ 20:51
Yes, it is. Thank you for visiting.
April 1, 2020 @ 11:56
They say domestic violence and abuse will increase during this time, which is really sad.
Stay safe and thank you for featuring Gabe’s Guardian Angel.
April 4, 2020 @ 20:50
You are welcome. Enjoyed doing it.
April 1, 2020 @ 10:31
Hi,
We are on total lockdown here in Germany and one of the problems slowly cropping up according to the news is violence in the home. It seems that many couples are not used to be in the same house 24/7. That could be a big problem here in the near future because big companies, small companies and everything else are shut down until the end of April or the first week in May. At least that is what they are saying. I hope we have a turn for the better soon.
All the best and stay safe.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat G @ EverythingMustChange
April 4, 2020 @ 20:50
Yes, an unfortunate consequence. I hope we have reprieve soon.
April 1, 2020 @ 02:56
I can only imagine how stressful this will be for families with issues. The last day I was in the schools, that was a concern that was mentioned- child abuse rates could sky rocket with all the added strain on families with sudden losses of income, space, and security.
April 4, 2020 @ 20:48
Yeah, I hate that is just the way things go, but this type of isolation might even be worse for some folks.