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Ask an Author – September 2022 – Study Time Resumed

Ah yes, and it is that time of the year when classrooms come alive once more as students proceed to pick up where they left off before the summer break. For me, study time is not just limited to the … Continue reading

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Ask an Author – August 2022 – On a Summer’s Day

It is really not too difficult to imagine how a nice, warm, pleasant summer’s day cannot be used to help do the following: to kick start, recharge, refresh, and encourage one’s creative juices and imagination to spring into action. How … Continue reading

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Ask an Author – July 2022 – Paying Attention to the Sea Gulls

Now, please do not dismiss the strategy that I am offering for July. No joke! This strategy continues to be an important part of my tool kit. Especially so in the summer and I strongly encourage you to give it … Continue reading

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Ask an Author – June 2022 – The Birth of Dreams

It is frequently said that dreams are often spawned during the month of June for after all; it is the most popular month when it comes to the ringing out of those pealing wedding bells! I happen to agree with … Continue reading

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Ask an Author – May 2022 – Walking for a Reason

This is a strategy that I use each and every spring no matter what. It is what I call the strategy to walk for a reason. And trust me when I tell you that you can easily find oodles of … Continue reading

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Ask an Author – April 2022 – The Sounds of Water

I can definitely confirm that the sounds of water flowing or gurgling is a true and proven strategy to help wake up your imagination and creative juices. This strategy has come to my rescue on countless occasions. To inspire me, … Continue reading

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Ask an Author – March 2022 – Paying Attention to the Soothing Smells

There is nothing more exhilarating and refreshing when you come across smells that are soothing, gentle, and simply fragrant. A fragrant smell does not necessarily mean that it has to be a sweet scent. No, I would say that its … Continue reading

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Ask an Author – February 2022 – Keeping the Tummy Toasty

I have learned the hard way that whenever my tummy needs food, if I am hungry, or if I am yearning for something special; my mind starts to get confused and my imagination begins to go to sleep. It took … Continue reading

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Ask an Author – January 2022 – Making the Most of a Winter’s Day

I know; there are many who may simply brush this strategy aside because they would not think of using a dreary winter’s day to help them spark their imagination and wake up their creative juices. However, I am here to … Continue reading

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Ask an Author – December 2021 – Hope Reigns Eternal

This is one of my favourite go to strategies whenever I find myself struggling for air. That is, whenever I find myself struggling to start my creative juices and no better time to use this tried and proven strategy than … Continue reading

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