This morning I met up with a friend who I haven’t seen for quite a while. It was wonderful to see her looking so well, and we enjoyed sharing our recent life adventures. We both have gone through some big transformations in recent years, and even if the mirror sometimes disagrees a little, we still… Continue reading The Scary Part is also the Most Exciting Part
Author: sdjonason
Who Loves a Good Love Triangle? How About Three?
When it comes to romance, is there anything more captivating that a well-played love triangle? Whether in real life, in movies, or in books, love triangles are a great way to throw a grenade into what might otherwise be a happily-ever-after scenario. When I wrote “I Knew Men,” I knew from the beginning that our… Continue reading Who Loves a Good Love Triangle? How About Three?
Kind of like The Sims, but not really.
When you picture someone you love, what do you see? Do you envision what they’re wearing — clothing, jewelry, or accessories? If I were to guess, I’d say you probably picture their eyes, their smile … the essence of who they are. As the owner of a consultancy business that focuses on skincare and makeup,… Continue reading Kind of like The Sims, but not really.
The Only Way You Fail Is If You Quit.
I remember the first time I heard, “the only way you fail is if you quit.” It sounds like such a simple recipe for life, doesn’t it? The fact is, many times in life we are tempted to quit when we are on the brink of success. Steeped in darkness, we can’t see that dawn… Continue reading The Only Way You Fail Is If You Quit.
What’s In A Name? As it turns out, plenty!
What’s in a name? As it turns out, plenty! When I started writing “I Knew Men” one of the first hurdles to jump was naming characters. With the exception of one, all came from my imagination, fed by personal experience and perceptions. I wanted my main character’s name to sound friendly. For the original draft… Continue reading What’s In A Name? As it turns out, plenty!
It’s All Greek To Me
As far as I know, I don’t have a Greek bone in my body. My mom’s and dad’s families are both tied to the Pilgrim Fathers about as closely as you can get. For most of my life, all I knew about Greeks was that they like to dance; eat lamb, feta, and olives; and,… Continue reading It’s All Greek To Me
If not much else, I’ve got a head full of tunes.
What would life be like without music? It’s arguably the highest form of human expression that exists. From the time I started taking piano lessons during the summer before I started kindergarten, I’ve always considered myself to be a musician. Reading music came before reading words, which seemed to be a source of pride for… Continue reading If not much else, I’ve got a head full of tunes.
When is good enough perfect?
I just returned my second edited review of “I Knew Men” to Newman Springs Publishing for the next go ’round of edits. Thinking this was the final review (it doesn’t have to be), I found myself evaluating every sentence like never before. It seems I’m on a quest for perfection, but should I be? Recently,… Continue reading When is good enough perfect?
The story that’s in you? Write it down.
According to my publisher, Newman Springs Publishing, 80% of people want to be an author, but less than one-half of a percent actually accomplish that dream. Since the time my dream was shared about “I Knew Men” getting published, I’ve encountered friends who shared that they also have stories to tell. They just haven’t taken… Continue reading The story that’s in you? Write it down.
My favorite word I love and hate
Much like the two fictional families in my novel “I Knew Men,” the Fraziers and the Newmans, my own family enjoys hanging out, especially when food is involved. Recently, when I was with my two daughters and a good friend, playing cribbage and sharing a pina colada bowl, our conversation turned to guessing which words… Continue reading My favorite word I love and hate