This book is both a memoir and a writing guide. It details Stephen King's life, from his childhood and early writing endeavors to his struggles with addiction and his near-fatal accident in 1999. The book is divided into sections that cover King's life ('C.V.'), the nature of writing ('What Writing Is'), writing mechanics ('Toolbox'), his advice on the craft ('On Writing'), and his recovery from the accident ('On Living: A Postscript'). King offers practical tips on writing, including the importance of vocabulary, grammar, and style, as well as the need for consistent writing routines and ruthless editing. He emphasizes that good writing comes from within, driven by curiosity, wonder, and emotional honesty rather than commercial motives.
In this book, Jamie Kern Lima provides a roadmap for achieving true fulfillment in life by focusing on building self-worth. The book teaches readers how to get unstuck from limiting beliefs, build unshakable self-love, unlearn lies that lead to self-doubt, and embrace truths that enhance worthiness. It offers practical steps to overcome fear of rejection and failure, restore self-confidence, and transform one's own story and identity. The book emphasizes that self-worth is crucial for achieving one's hopes and dreams, and it provides actionable tools and insights to help readers make significant changes in their lives.
This book presents a comprehensive method for artists to recover their creativity from various blocks such as limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, and other inhibiting forces. It is designed to help individuals discover and develop their artistic potential, whether as writers, painters, poets, or musicians. The book emphasizes the connection between creativity and spirituality, providing step-by-step exercises to nurture creative expression as a consistent part of daily life.
The Thursday Murder Club follows four friends—Joyce, Elizabeth, Ibrahim, and Ron—living in the Coopers Chase retirement village. They meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes. When a local developer, Ian Ventham, is found dead, the club becomes involved in their first live case. As more bodies are discovered, the group works with the police, particularly PC Donna de Freitas and DCI Chris Hudson, to solve the murders. The novel blends humor, wit, and suspense, highlighting the unique skills and backgrounds of the elderly sleuths, including Joyce's nursing experience, Elizabeth's mysterious past, Ibrahim's psychiatric expertise, and Ron's trade union leadership. The story is told through a mix of Joyce's diary entries and third-person narratives, reflecting Osman's television production style[2][3][5].
The novel revolves around three childhood friends, Dave Boyle, Sean Devine, and Jimmy Marcus, whose lives were forever changed when Dave was abducted and sexually molested by two men. Twenty-five years later, Jimmy's daughter Katie is brutally murdered, and Sean, now a homicide detective, is assigned to the case. The investigation brings Sean into conflict with Jimmy, who is tempted to seek brutal justice, and Dave, who is struggling with his own demons and is found covered in someone else's blood on the night of the murder. The story explores themes of family bonds, fatherhood, social determinism, and the lasting impact of traumatic events on individuals and their communities.
Liz Mugavero is a bestselling cozy mystery writer of the Cat Cafe series, which she writes under the pen name Cate Conte. She's also a writing coach and the host of the podcast Get Writing with Liz Mugavero. In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of mystery writing and Liz's journey to becoming a published author. She shares insights passed down from her grandfather, a small town detective, and reveals how she discovered her passion for crime writing. Other topics include creating compelling characters, building story settings, the cozy mystery genre, the brilliance of The Artists' Way, writing productivity tips, and creative mindfulness practices.
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