October. That special time of year. Fall festivals. Full moons. Brilliant colors and bright blue skies. Cool, crispy nights. Bonfires. Hayrides. Shall I say more?
I couldn’t resist sharing a quote by L. M. Montgomery from Anne of Green Gables. I have to agree with her, I love October.
This week is also one to “get back on track,” so to speak. I went back to work on Monday and so far, my eye is doing fine. Now if I get back on track with writing, I’ll be doing fine.
But in the meantime, here are this week’s writing links.
From Story Empire
- A New Kind of Tension – C. S. Boyack
- 8 Ways Scrivener Assists Writers – P. H. Solomon
- Five for Friday: Five Things Every Writer Should Have – Mae Clair
From Other Writing Sites:
- Five Simple Steps to Take Your Writing to The Next Level – Nicholas C. Rossis
- When You Should Add Background to Your Story – A Writer’s Path
- How to Make Good Dough Self Publishing – The Kill Zone
- Why Amazon Bookstore Has a Monopoly on Sales – Just Publishing
- Bringing Your Story to Life – A Writer’s Path
- Deep Point of View Checklist – Writers in The Storm
- Capturing Complex Emotions – Writers Helping Writers
- Mastering the Writer’s Life – A Writer’s Path
- From Failure to Billionaire – Nicholas C. Rossis
21 Responses
So delighted your eye is better, Joan. I love the picture and the quote. Have a great weekend 😊
Thanks, Harmony. October is my favorite season (although I think I took that photo in November.) 🙂
So glad you’re back on your feet, Joan! Yay 😀
Thanks, Nicholas. It’s good to be back!
Glad you’re on the mend. I love the October quote. My favorite month of the year.
It’s good to be back. Most of the week I’ve played catchup but that’s okay.
Joan, I positively love October. In my area it feels more like September or August right now. I’m still waiting for the vibrant colors and crisp days and nights. In the meantime we have an extension of summer, LOL.
So glad you are recovered. Wishing you an awesome Friday and a great weekend!
Mae, it’s the same here. Our climate is changing. Seems like we have two seasons now in Texas, summer and February. LOL But I still love the fall.
I love Octobers, too, Joan. At least, the idea of them. Here in Florida, there’s really no difference between October and August. Well, it’s mostly 90 degrees now, instead of 95, so that’s good. But boy, when I can go to the mountains and revel in the flaming colors of fall, the crisp, frosty mornings, and best of all, PUMPKINS everywhere you look, I’m a happy camper, for sure.
SO glad your eye is doing so well! Thank goodness for that. And thanks for the links! Sharing! 🙂
Our Octobers used to be cooler but they’re still nice. The days grow shorter and the promise of cooler weather is near. I love going to the mountains this time of year!
So glad you’re feeling better, Joan.
October is one of my favorite times of year. Back in Pennsylvania, the trees are lovely and the weather is crisp. Everywhere brings out the pumpkin flavors and apple cider. Oktoberfest. Football and hockey (the Pens won last night, 7-6. Yay!) I know it’s a time of harvest and preparation for dormancy, but I can’t help but feel alive with the beauty and vibrancy of it all.
Yes, there is something special about October. Yesterday was the classic Texas/OU game. Used to be the second Saturday of the month but for some reason that changed this year. I remember when it used to be crisp and cool for the game. I think it was close to 90 in Dallas during the game. But still, October is a special time.
Glad you are doing better! I love the quote and I’m a huge fan of October, too!
Thanks, Denise. Guess it’s taking a little longer to get on track since I’m two days behind in replying!
I left for church at 8:15 this morning (Sunday) dressed for October: black and orange patchwork print dress with orange long-sleeve shirt underneath to hide my old lady arms, my New Balance running shoes (doctor’s orders) black tights instead of my Cancer Survivor socks, and make up and hair neatly done in fall shades (Yes, hair too–a rinse) I stepped out the back door into AUGUST! It was 87 degrees! NO LOL! Thank goodness the Sunday School classroom and church were cool, but I sweated so just driving home, that I have to wash everything from underwear out! I hope the Good Lord understands my “Ox in the ditch!” LOL
Sounds like our weather. If the forecast is correct, we’re in for cooler temps later this week and into the weekend. I sure hope so.
And I think the Good Lord understands! 🙂
Reblogged this on Nicholas C. Rossis and commented:
Joan’s links of the week
Thanks for the reblog, Nicholas!
And thank *you* for the kind links and mentions 🙂
Joan, so glad to learn your eye and you are doing well. Thanks for the interesting links and update on autumn in Texas. How about that Cowboys game last Sunday? We were here in OR yelling for the Cowboys to win.
Sherrey, I was so disappointed in the outcome! Houston may be in Texas but I’m not a fan! At least my Longhorns won on Saturday. Thanks for the concern about my eye. That was a scary ordeal.