For the past fifteen years, I have devoted myself to encouraging women to navigate the turbulent waters of challenging times. Writing has become my vehicle of expression, a canvas on which I explore the depths of self-discovery. I have tried to inspire others to embrace this path of introspection and creativity. These days, I observeContinue reading “Making Your Voice Heard in Trying Times”
Author Archives: Susan G. Weidener
A Wintry Mix of Memoir and Vulnerability
I have taught memoir for fifteen years, and my takeaway is always this: There is a great curiosity about where our words might lead us, coupled with the desire to learn the craft of writing.
Writing ‘Moments of Love’
January, with its bone-chilling cold and pervasive sense of isolation, can often feel daunting. Yet, as we pour our hearts into the writing of those moments of love, we uncover warmth and companionship through the written word. The art of storytelling is truly the most profound gift we can share with one another, bridging the gaps created by distance and time.
Embracing Imperfection: A January Reflection
A few fitful snowflakes still fall after a morning of heavier snowfall leaving a template of gray sky and white lawn. The holiday hustle and bustle is over, and it’s time to return to work. I continue to write my novel about obsessive love and a woman stalker after the snow led to the cancellationContinue reading “Embracing Imperfection: A January Reflection”
Finding Light in Darkness: Writing and the Winter Solstice
When you embark on the writing life, you hold close a memory, that moment in time that reconnects you with who you are.
Embrace Winter Writing: Ignite Your Creativity
As we welcome December and the start of winter, it is a time to embrace hope in our writing. For many, winter can evoke feelings of dread due to the cold and darkness. However, it also brings the beauty of snowflakes on evergreen boughs. It brings the sparkle of Christmas decorations and the festivities ofContinue reading “Embrace Winter Writing: Ignite Your Creativity”
A Celebration of Women Supporting Women
Women’s Writing Circle remains the foundation of my creative life and a living reminder that community inspires and that we are not alone in this crazy, wonderful journey of the feminine.
Welcoming In Autumn
The autumn equinox has come and gone, leaving behind a balance of dark and light hours. As we gradually transition into earlier nights and embrace the changes that autumn brings, it offers thoughts and reflections. Autumn is a time to reset and even renew intentions. I anticipate continuing our writing journey and uniting women withinContinue reading “Welcoming In Autumn”
Finding Peace in an Unexpected Encounter On the Eastern Shore
The Buddhists have a saying. “Don’t judge, observe.”
Energy and Positivity Along the Writer’s Way
“I have no energy.” She pondered the possibility that boredom and a lack of purpose in her life contributed to her malaise.
