Quote I Love: What you have to offer

Posted on May 12, 2010 by SloanParker

Here’s this week’s quote I love…

I’m brainstorming for my next story right now, so I thought I’d share one of my fav quotes about writing.

“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer.”

-Barbara Kingsolver

Today was a frustrating writing day, but I usually get those during the plotting phase so I’m okay with it. Tomorrow will go better.

Thanks to all my on-line friends for your continued support!
Sloan

Video I Love: Lena Horne sings “Stormy Weather”

Posted on May 10, 2010 by SloanParker

Once a week, I post a video I’m loving. Here’s this week’s…

Video embedded above. If you can’t view, try the original blog post.

“Lena Horne was a pioneering groundbreaker, making inroads into a world that had never before been explored by African-American women, and she did it on her own terms. Our nation and the world has lost one of the great artistic icons of the 20th century. There will never be another like Lena Horne and I will miss her deeply.”

– Quincy Jones

Rest in peace, Ms. Horne. Your beauty and talent will live on in your work. Thank you for sharing with the world.

Sloan Parker

Seducing Dr. Lewis (La Grande Seduction)

Posted on May 7, 2010 by SloanParker

Once a week I post about something I’m loving (tv, movies, books, art, photos, romances, authors, or anything else). So here is this week’s For the Love of…

Last night I watched a French film titled Seducing Dr. Lewis (not a gay romance in case you’re wondering). I’m not always a fan of light comedic films, but this one was delightful and heartwarming. I like fiction with real characters, and with this film, I felt like I stepped off the boat and right into their neighborhood, not some fictional re-creation. It felt authentic and was a fun storyline.

I haven’t been watching a lot of TV or movies lately as I’ve been spending so much time reading and editing my latest submission. Seducing Dr. Lewis was a nice film to sit back and take a break with.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. And happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful moms across the US.
Sloan