Joy Should Be Writing

J. DeVore

writer | freelance | caffeine fiend

  • Raise… Writing… King… Apple…

    *I’m not sponsored by the CBC Writing Workout or any other links. The Bloggy Part: I officially resigned from NaNoWriMo as the municipal liaison for my region. I loved doing it and still intend on participating in the events every year.  It’s run by some great people and I love the organization. However, I had Read more

  • Hardcopy… Moneys… Yoga Mats… Gin…

    The Bloggy Part: I’ve been in a bit of a creative rut lately. That is, until I was chatting with Dark Overlord the other day. During the course of the conversation, two great flash fiction prompts presented itself like peacocks at the peak of mating season. Feathers out, strutting their stuff. “Look at me!” “Tell Read more

  • Shopping… Wheels… Audiobooks… Gin…

    The Bloggy Part: This morning I found myself thinking, “When I look back on 2020 and the pandemic, what sorts of things will I remember about this experience?” I’ve found comfort in plants and online shopping carts. We now get our groceries delivered to us like we are pharaohs. (Now to find someone to feed Read more

  • Goose… Plant… Book… Space…

    The Bloggy Part: It is the height of this craziness and we are all still “exiled for the good of the realm” or “keeping everyone out of melee range.” This particular week has been rough and has taken quite a toll on my mental health. Because of that, I want to make a note of Read more

  • The DeVore Business and Industrial Park

    The Bloggy Part: I put a yellow and green striped necktie with a tear-away collar on my dog and promoted him to the position of Director of Human Resources of our home, which I’ve dubbed the “DeVore Business and Industrial Park”. Now I’m not saying the COVID-19 quarantine has driven me to do this. In Read more

  • Poplar Cove Season One Trailer

    Poplar Cove Season One Trailer. A new resident in Poplar Cove. Also a telenovela. https://jocelyndevore.podbean.com/mf/web/nqim2a/Poplar_Cove_Trailer_Season_One.mp3   Like what you hear? Check out all of the available episodes and audio extras at the PodBean site or on iTunes. Like, comment, share, download, or follow the pages to show your support.   Music: “Greta Sting” “Neo Western” “As I Read more