by tanyaagler | Apr 30, 2015 | writing
Spring cleaning. Today’s one of those beautiful days that scream spring. I’ve been at the library most of the day working on my work in progress, but it looked beautiful outside. Especially now that the pollen count is down. All around spring is blooming. Flowers are...
by tanyaagler | Apr 13, 2015 | writing
Those people who know me know to stay away from two subjects: classic movies and writing. When I start talking about movies or writing, I can get carried away. Just ask my husband. The last time we went to a party, someone casually mentioned they were interested in...
by tanyaagler | Apr 8, 2015 | writing
When you’ve had a bad day, are you the type of person who has comfort movies? I live in the South, and we’re big on comfort food down here. There are times, though, I don’t reach for freshly fried chicken or a hot fudge sundae. Instead, I go straight to my movie...
by tanyaagler | Apr 1, 2015 | writing
If there’s one thing that seems to be repeated about movies, it seems to be the question about whether Hollywood has run out of ideas. Everywhere you turn, there seems to be another sequel or another movie featuring a dystopian or post-apocalyptic theme. It’s not that...
by tanyaagler | Mar 12, 2015 | writing
Quick, what’s the first picture in your mind if I ask about the television show Frasier? Bet it was Niles or Daphne or even Martin’s old green chair. I don’t think it was actually the image of Kelsey Grammer playing Dr. Frasier Crane. Supporting characters. Some are...
by tanyaagler | Mar 4, 2015 | writing
I love old black and white movies. Some people have comfort foods; I have comfort movies. I’ve probably seen Jimmy Stewart carrying Katharine Hepburn in his arms while singing “Over the Rainbow” more times than I’ve let my dog outside this week. The other day I was...
