Something typing is not the best way to get ideas out of my ADHD brain. I have exhaustedly covered my use of fountain pens but I also use the Apple Pencil version 2 with my iPads. There are several uses for the Apple Pencil. I covered my use of the […]
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My Current Fountain Pen Ink – Holidays 2023
Thanks for all the messages and comments expressing your curiosity about what fountain pen ink I’m using for this year’s holidays. One of the best parts of using a fountain pen is mixing and matching inks. I love to especially love to match holiday inks with the time of the […]
Read MoreThe Retro 51 Tornado P-51 Mustang
Okay, first, let me say how amazed I am at the interest in my fountain pen collection. I will and have been replying to messages left in the comments field. The number one question is, what is my everyday carry fountain pen? Hands down, the Retro 51 Tornado P-51 Mustang […]
Read MoreMy Favorite Things – Fountain Pens
One of my hobbies is collecting fountain pens. Yes, fountain pens still exist, and while their heyday has come and gone, the hobby is still alive and well. There are several reasons why I love to use and collect fountain pens. Unlike most hobbies, fountain pens don’t have to be […]
Read MoreApple Reminders iOS 17 For Writers
Over the last few years, Apple has rebuilt the Reminders app. The Reminders app is Apple’s stock-to-do manager in iOS, but for years, it has been chasing third-party solutions like Things 3 by Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG. This year, Apple has caught up and, in some ways, surpassed […]
Read MoreMy Plotting Process
Plotting out a novel is outlining and mapping out the events in a story before drafting the manuscript. It is the shortest step in my writing process behind drafting and editing the novel, but it’s crucial. Without a robust plotting process, the editing process would be a nightmare. In most […]
Read MoreWhat Games Am I Playing?
I have been bombarded with questions since I mentioned in my Coping With ADHD post that I play games on the Nintendo Switch. I have been asked to share what games I am playing and my friends code so my readers can reach out and play games with me. At […]
Read MoreMy Favorite Things – AirPods Max
AirPods Max are wireless over-ear headphones designed by Apple Inc. They were released on December 15, 2020. They are not cheap at $549.00 but are my go-to Bluetooth headphones at home. My pair of AirPods Max were a gift from my parents for my birthday in July 2021. The AirPods […]
Read MoreNintendo Switch – My Gaming Solution
The Nintendo Switch is a portable video game console developed by Nintendo and released on March 3, 2017. It’s the successor to the WiiU and the DS, merging the two product lines into one unit. Users can play the device in handheld mode, and in the case of the full-sized […]
Read MoreOpen Up The Freedom Of Freeform
Brainstorming or mind mapping is one of the keys for most writers. It is the beginning of the process. For years I used Scapple, a brainstorming app from the makers of Scrivener, Literature & Latte. While I love this app, its lack of an iOS app made me want more. […]
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