Category Archives: sequel

In the Shade of the Bonsai

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Jan Morrill

Some mornings, as I sit at my kitchen table drinking coffee, I stare at these two men and wonder what they’re talking about. You may think that strange, unless you’re a writer. The following excerpt is from a scene in … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again…

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Jan Morrill

It’s almost time for New Year’s resolutions, and once again, at the top of my list is to finish the sequel to The Red Kimono. (Me thinks this is Year 3, but it’s possible this is Year 4.) I bring … Continue reading →

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Over the Hill? Not!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Jan Morrill

A funny thing happened while I was working on the sequel to The Red Kimono today. I am writing a scene where Nobu receives a letter from Papa. The date of the scene is May 16, 1958. What I started … Continue reading →

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Focus on Failure

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Jan Morrill

Rarely will I decline a challenge, especially if that challenge involves something I want to do anyway. On our drive home from the Ozarks Writers League meeting over the weekend, Steve challenged me to do my own NaNoWriMo. Now. Not in … Continue reading →