Tag Archives: writing

2025: Blowing in New Cars

Posted on March 16, 2025 by peggylchambers

Oklahoma almost blew away last Friday. Wildfires were everywhere and many homes were destroyed. We were lucky. I only had to clean up the dirt after the windstorm. However, I heard that tornadoes and hail pummeled Missouri and Arkansas ahead … Continue reading →

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2025: Tornado AlleySinC Conference

Posted on February 23, 2025 by peggylchambers

It’s almost spring, I know because the frozen tundra we’ve been living with is melting and the sun is out. I often attend several conferences and workshops in Oklahoma during the year. I love the opportunity to hear different speakers … Continue reading →

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2025: And it Snowed

Posted on February 16, 2025 by peggylchambers

I don’t know where you are but here in the mid-west we are once again snowed in. We have two inches of snow on the ground and that is enough for this old body to stay away from.  Tuesday we … Continue reading →

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2025: Thankfulness

Posted on January 5, 2025 by peggylchambers

Last week I talked about being thankful for my life and the things in it. Here on the Great Plains this morning it is 20 degrees with a howling north wind, ice, and snow. But my heater is working. The … Continue reading →

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2024: Author Events and High School Reunions

Posted on April 21, 2024 by peggylchambers

It was an eventful and busy weekend. I participated in the annual Enid Author Fest with 40 of Oklahoma’s finest authors. We hobnobbed, read our work to the public, and sold a few books. It is always great to see … Continue reading →

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2024: Tornado Alley, Sisters in Crime Workshop

Posted on March 24, 2024 by peggylchambers

Yesterday I attended the Tornado Alley Sisters in Crime Sisters in Crime annual workshop in Norman, OK. Another adventure with like minds. Tornado Alley is the state-wide club affiliated with the worldwide club affiliated with Sisters in Crime. I’ve met … Continue reading →

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2023: Free OWFI Writing Workshops

Posted on August 13, 2023 by peggylchambers

Oklahoma Writers’ Federation, Inc. is offering 7 free writing workshops, one per month, throughout the year starting in September.  They are through Zoom and geared toward 9-12th grade but any age is welcome.  You will need to sign up for them at this … Continue reading →

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2022: Writing Workshops and BS&T

Posted on October 16, 2022 by peggylchambers

Yesterday was full of fun! I started the morning with a workshop hosted by the Enid Writers Club. We had 3 dynamic speakers: Stephen Jones, John T. Biggs, and Rilla Askew. There were about 35 people in attendance at St. … Continue reading →

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2022: Of Celebrations and Surgeries

Posted on July 3, 2022 by peggylchambers

This week, following a 50th anniversary celebration, my husband had his third shoulder surgery.  Yes, I said third, on the same shoulder—in a year. I guess the older you get the more your body refuses to heal correctly.  The surgery … Continue reading →

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2022: Writing Talk – Setting

Posted on February 20, 2022 by peggylchambers

I thought we’d talk a little bit about setting today in our discussion about writing.  All stories have a setting – it is important enough that it can be another character. When you begin your story think about where it … Continue reading →

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