Author: janinagrey

I’ve had the opportunity to attend the regularly scheduled Thistle Dew Writing Retreats in Remsen. The retreats take place at Thistle Dew, a beautiful 1800s inn turned home turned B&B owned by fellow author and beloved friend, Andrea, and her husband Walt. It is overseen by their silky sweet doggie, Wuffka. The home consists of… Continue reading Thistle Dew Writers’ Retreats

Mothers. There is no denying the eternal bond shared between a mom and her child. Moms are the first life sustaining food source, our first love, teacher, judge, and disciplinarian. They shared our butterflies in our tummies with the first day of school; cried with us the first time we skinned our knee; struggled with… Continue reading Mothers and Daughters

She lifts her eyestowards the heavens;wants to rub her cheekagainst the soft, black, velvet midnight sky.Instead,she reaches up to catch a falling staras it lights up the nightin magic and mystery. One hand anchors against the lush green Earth.Moon shines above, guiding.The world around her,once cloaked in folds of greyand sleep-filled nights,is aliveand pulsingand breathing… Continue reading April is National Poetry Month

My friend Bill Blodgett is celebrating his one year anniversary on the release of The Last Prejudice. If you want a good read, check out this free giveaway on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Last-Prejudice-Family-Drama-ebook/dp/B079LFKP75/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=the+last+prejudice+bill+blodgett&qid=1553978025&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Congratulations, Bill, on a great writing career!

My lifetime dream is now just 27 days away. When I first started attending CNYRW meetings I was repeatedly told (for inspiration): A lot of people say they want to write a book.Some people write and actually finish a book.Some people get brave enough to send it out. Some books get read and rejected. And… Continue reading 27 Days Left!

How real does this all feel...? At the moment - VERY! I'm at work. David's home for lunch. My business cards came in. How real does it feel? VERY! Thanks for the photo DAVID! 😀

Do you have a favorite mug? My husband, David, always seems so surprised when it comes to that change-of-season time to rearrange my coffee mugs. I don’t understand. I have my seasonal dishes (which also confuses him), so why wouldn’t I have seasonal mugs? I explained it this morning by telling him I have a… Continue reading Favorite Mugs Reflect My Mood

My GoodReads Author Status is Official!Remember those song lyrics, “My future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades”? Well. I need shades. This journey has been so much fun even though it’s been demanding. I’m scared to death people will read my book and ask, “What is this crap?” But that is normal, I’ve been told… Continue reading Goodreads.com Author Status Confirmed!