I had a writers’ meeting today with a local group in Bowie. We did a free write before we started the meeting. We wrote things that used the five senses. I think it’s important to make your reader feel what you’re writing through taste, touch, smell, etc. It was fun doing the exercise and if you are familiar with my writing, you may guess that I chose to write about food. I described the following three desserts (some of my favorites) in such vivid detail that the other members wanted some: chocolate cake, lemon pound cake, and chocolate chip cookies. I have a couple of my favorite recipes on my website if you want to take a look at them:

http://ceceliadowdy.com/_wsn/page8.html

Also, I’m reading Ain’t No River by Sharon Ewell Foster right now. I haven’t had time to finish it yet, but so far, I’m enjoying it. As soon as I finish this book, amidst taking care of my one-year-old son, running my household, spending time with hubby, going to worship services, etc., I’ll be sure to post my thoughts and praises about it on my blog.

Until next time,
Cecelia Dowdy
www.ceceliadowdy.com
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