IWSG DECEMBER 5, 2018 “I SPY” in my Writing Space
IWSG DECEMBER 5, 2018
INSECURE WRITER’S SUPPORT GROUP
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Writer’s supporting, encouraging and learning from each other. Post on your own blog about your struggles, your triumphs, and your successes. Talk about your works in progress the good, the bad and the ugly or some other writing relating topic on your mind. Read others, interact, comment, and grow within this wonderful author community. Every month there is an optional question for those who may need help figuring out what to post about.
DECEMBER Co-Hosts:
J.H. Moncrieff, Tonja Drecker , Patsy Collins, and Chrys Fey!
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OUR IWSG GOODREADS BOOK CLUB SELECTION FOR DECEMBER/JANUARY IS:
BIG MAGIC: CREATIVE LIVING BEYOND FEAR
BY ELIZABETH GILBERT
This one is for CREATIVE LIVING BEYOND FEAR. The discussion will start on January 23rd and will go to the end of the month, but it will be up indefinitely, so you can hop in whenever you’re able. Join Us.
DISCUSSION
January 23rd, Join Us Here.
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This prompt came up as a contest winner generated by the IWSG gang – we chose the winner from a whole bunch of creative ideas! Congratulations to long-time WEP participant, Toinette Thomas.
Incorporate 28 days in your entry. It can be the time limit for a task or a challenge. The quantum of growth, a journey, a change, and/or healing that happens in 28 days. Come in with a werewolf entry. Or don’t. Tell us about some other moon phase-based folklore instead. Fashion an epistolary flash as a series of 28 diary entries or postcards. Mainstream, fantasy, romance, travel – all wide open. A lot of things can happen in 28 days!
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COUNTDOWN A STORY A DAY!
You can sign up until the 24th and still get all the stories plus the end bonus gift.
SIGN UP TODAY! Don’t miss a story.
Advent Calendar Mailing List-Sign Up!
My story in the Advent Calendar is called A Marauder Christmas. I don’t know what day it will appear, so a surprise for me too.
Grumpy Old Gods Anthology: Call for Submissions
Submission Deadline: January 13th, 2019
Grumpy Old Gods: Seeking
We’re looking for stories about mythical Gods who are waning, reborn, retired, or otherwise AWOL from their assigned post.
We invite you to re-imagine old myths, mine your local retirement home for things that tickle your fancy, and invite your Muse to go wild. The only requirement is that the god or goddess in question (or whole pantheon if you so choose) must be retired, retiring, waning in power, or ignoring their responsibilities. Bonus points for good humor. (Read official guidelines at the link below.)
Genre: Speculative Fiction.
What is Speculative Fiction? Well, Wikipedia says… “It encompasses the genres of science fiction, fantasy, science fantasy, horror, alternative history, and magic realism.”
Words: 3000-4000
Rating: PG13-PG17
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Submission Deadline: January 13th, 2019
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December 12, 2018 @ 09:21
I always love the energy here at your blog! 🙂
Big Magic is a fantastic book. Really inspiring. A must-read for all writers.
Congrats on the anthology, Juneta!
Happy Holidays!
December 12, 2018 @ 10:40
Thank you. Happy Holidays to you too.
December 12, 2018 @ 09:17
Congrats on all the amazing things you have going on right now!
December 12, 2018 @ 10:40
Thank you.
December 10, 2018 @ 17:15
I love your Star Wars buddies! I have a ceramic BB-8 coin bank on my desk. I need to get an R2D2. 🙂
December 12, 2018 @ 10:39
I do too. I have a Jar Jar and Darth Vader too which were not out. Have some SW beanie babies too I need to dig out of the garage storage.
December 10, 2018 @ 14:44
Wow, you do have a lot of writing news. It all sounds fabulous!
Well done, and good luck with the anthologies!
December 12, 2018 @ 10:31
Thank you.
December 7, 2018 @ 10:29
I have the deepest admiration for the huge amount of work you do. I was clicking all over this post. I’m in for the advent calendar. Scrolling back through to go over the rest. Thanks for all the great info, Juneta! I really do have to figure out Goodreads. Maybe during the holiday lull …. what lull??
Thanks for a great post!
December 12, 2018 @ 10:31
Thank you for visiting. I glad to see it get some action. Happy Holidays.
December 6, 2018 @ 18:52
The Star Wars shelf is great indeed. Write in the bedroom currently here too. Congrats on the anthology.
December 12, 2018 @ 10:29
Thank you.
December 6, 2018 @ 15:04
Your upcoming anthology sounds fascinating.
December 12, 2018 @ 10:29
Thank you. Hope you join us.
December 6, 2018 @ 14:26
I do have a Harry Potter journal, but I rarely write anything in it for fear of despoiling it. I keep waiting for these fantastic thoughts that are journal-worthy. Sigh…
December 12, 2018 @ 10:28
LOL, I get it. I have had one or two I hesitated to use too.
December 6, 2018 @ 12:43
Oh my gosh! If my daughter saw all those cute Star War characters, she’d pester me to death to get them for her. You’ve got an awesome writing space. It’s so funny that I never thought to mention my computer in my writing space. All best to you, Juneta. Enjoy your holiday!
December 12, 2018 @ 10:26
LOL, I more Star Wars those are just the ones I have out. Happy Holiday.
December 6, 2018 @ 08:21
Love the idea of a Charlie Brown bullet journal! I’m still finding my way with bullet journaling, but I’m enjoying it so far. 🙂
December 12, 2018 @ 10:24
I really like it. I have been faithful to it for about 3 years now but lately, I have not been keeping up with it as I did in past. I like it because it is a catch-all for me and suits any purpose I need it for.
December 6, 2018 @ 06:26
Wow, you’re so busy!!
Love the look of your anthology, I keep giving my muse a nudge to see if she’s thought of anything yet 😉
December 12, 2018 @ 10:23
lol, I hope she does. 🙂
December 5, 2018 @ 21:02
Wow! You packed a lot into this blog post. I saw at least three things to check into more fully! May your holidays bring you joy. @mirymom1 from
Balancing Act
December 6, 2018 @ 01:11
Glad you found something to check into. Same to you. Happy Holidays.
December 5, 2018 @ 19:04
Your Star Wars buddies are awesome!!! I love your space. It might be small but it looks loved. We don’t need a lot of space to write!
December 6, 2018 @ 01:10
It is loved. Thank you.
December 5, 2018 @ 18:53
Love your stimulating writing niche. Nice balance between practical (monitor) and fun (collection on shelf). I admire your writing accomplishments and contribution to the writing community. Cheers
December 6, 2018 @ 01:08
Thank you.
December 5, 2018 @ 18:45
Love your works pace and your Star Wars collection! How fun! Thanks for all the news, Juneta 🙂
December 6, 2018 @ 01:06
Thank you. Happy Holidays.
December 5, 2018 @ 17:12
Wow! So many of us have small and/or makeshift work spaces. I seriously thought it was just me! I am so hooking forward to doing something for WEP and the anthology. And the blog hop….hopefully my creative brain will reboot from the NaNoWriMo attempt this year. I adore your writing buddies. I need to get some to hang out with me! 🙂
December 6, 2018 @ 01:06
Small for now. It gets the job done if I will sit down and write, lol. I like my SW buddies. They remind me what I love about reading and writing. Happy Holidays.
December 5, 2018 @ 17:05
You have quite a collection of Star War Buddies! What fun that has to be. I’ll bet they make the writing space quite inviting.
It seems you’ve tackled a lot of projects this year. Hurray for you. I look forward to hearing more about them.
December 6, 2018 @ 00:41
I more Star Wars not out. I love my SW. Thank you.
December 5, 2018 @ 17:03
I love your work space! So much fun. Wow, lots of stuff going on. That anthology sounds fun. And the juices are stirring for WEP. Woot!
December 6, 2018 @ 00:39
Oh boy, hope you join us. Happy Holidays.
December 5, 2018 @ 16:44
Oh, my gosh! Star Wars buddies! I love it! I’m starting to feel a little bad I didn’t include any pictures of my space, because I’m enjoying everybody else’s so much.
December 6, 2018 @ 00:38
LOl. I have been enjoying the pictures too. I only thought of it because we had something before where everyone took pictures.
December 5, 2018 @ 15:56
The Star Wars shelf is great! I love the idea for the Advents-stories, and the anthology sounds fun. I can picture those Gods in the most hilarious circumstances. Happy Holidays!
December 6, 2018 @ 00:36
Yeah, we had that picture too. We are hoping to get some funny stories too. Happy Holidays.
December 5, 2018 @ 14:59
So much happening, Juneta and you seem to be involved with and achieving so much – congratulations. I like your Star Wars shelf- I used to have an R2D2 from when I went to the UK cast & crew premiere of The Empire Strikes Back.
December 6, 2018 @ 00:26
Thanks Roland. I wish it felt like I was achieving a lot. I am moving forward and that is a good thing. May the Force be with you.
December 5, 2018 @ 14:14
Wow! You sure packed a lot into that blog post! Thanks for co-hosting and good luck with the anthology!
December 5, 2018 @ 22:57
Thank you. I did not co-host this time around. Thank you for visiting.
December 5, 2018 @ 13:28
Hi,
It’s always a joy for me coming to your website. It is sooooo encouraging. I’ve been having troubles posting on post of the blogs in the IWSG because of my Safari explorer. So, I’ve switched to Google and it nice to be back to visit your blog.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat G
December 5, 2018 @ 22:56
It is always a joy to read your post and sweet words. I have had that trouble using Google Chrome at times too. Normally fix it by signing out of WP and using Twitter to post. You have a very Merry Christmas too. God Bless.
December 5, 2018 @ 13:14
Love the Star Wars shelf – I’ve got R2D2 & BB8 on mine 🙂
December 5, 2018 @ 22:47
Wahoo, May the Force be with You! I have a lot more than that, plus an original marquee I had framed. Love my Star Wars.
December 5, 2018 @ 12:57
I love your shelf of (shall I call them) minions. So inspirational. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
December 5, 2018 @ 22:46
HeHe, sure. I love” The Minions” too. Thank you.
December 5, 2018 @ 12:13
Happy IWSG Day and thanks for stopping by my blog, Juneta.
Congrats on the Advent calendar story.
It’s so cool that you’re helping to put an anthology together. Wonder if I can come up with something to submit? 😉
Happy Holidays.
December 5, 2018 @ 22:44
I bet you can. I will look forward to reading it.
December 5, 2018 @ 11:49
Love the Advent calendar! And the anthology sounds intriguing. I signed up for updates, just in case . . .. 🙂
December 5, 2018 @ 22:43
Hooray!. Thank you.
December 5, 2018 @ 10:59
What a great idea for Advent. Will have to sign up – I’m looking forward to reading your story!
Love the Charlie Brown journal – I love everything Peanuts. 🙂
December 5, 2018 @ 22:42
She does one every year with a different theme. I got it through the Ninja Writers Club Esty shop. Its closed right because she just moved from one state to another, but should reopen. It is very clever. She made it out of book cover and use rings, index cards, and lament to create dry ease pages too. I love it. I have a bigger one too. 5×7. It is Monsters Inc. and a Footloose one. All made from books or vinyl record covers.
December 5, 2018 @ 10:57
I’m kind of jealous for your signed Timothy Zahn book. I love his Star Wars stuff, and I love his non-Star Wars stuff too. He’s an extremely talented writer.
December 5, 2018 @ 22:36
I know. I was so psyched that I won it. I like his other stuff too. Yup, extremely talented. A favorite. May The Force Be With You, lol.
December 5, 2018 @ 10:35
Sounds like you’re having a busy writing winter! Congratulations on the anthology, and I look forward to reading about the grumpy old gods.
December 5, 2018 @ 22:34
Thank you.
December 5, 2018 @ 06:58
I love the anthology idea! AWOL … lol. Thank you for all the pictures of your work space 🙂 We love star wars in my family. Happy Holidays and happy writing 🙂
December 5, 2018 @ 22:33
🙂 Thank you and happy holidays. May the Force be with you!
December 5, 2018 @ 06:30
The advent calendar is a wonderful idea.
I guess if I posted a shot of my full desk, it would look cluttered. But it’s very organized clutter.
December 5, 2018 @ 22:27
I try to do it every year, but I missed last years.
I need more organization, but mine is so cluttered mainly because it is small. It is the top of a nightstand.
December 5, 2018 @ 00:52
The anthology theme sounds so fabulous!
December 5, 2018 @ 22:20
Thank you.
December 4, 2018 @ 21:18
Congrats on your anthology. That’s awesome. And I like writing in my bedroom too!
December 5, 2018 @ 22:20
Thanks. I rent a room, so that is the option, but I like it, because of privacy.
December 4, 2018 @ 19:44
Congratulations on the anthology!
Signed Timothy Zahn – very cool.
Thanks for mentioning all of the stuff going on with IWSG and WEP.
December 5, 2018 @ 22:19
Thanks. I was psyched about the signed copy. I won it. I had forgotten about entering for it, and I won. Got the book in the mail 3 months later. Surprise!