Dialogue with my muse |
JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. I hope you enjoyed your birthday. JOE: I did. Many well-wishers sent their regards. Carol and I got out on our cross country skis and her niece Erin came for dinner last night. All in all a delightful day. CALLIOPE: Any more thoughts on the teen book? JOE: I was mulling over a title earlier this morning. I would like to include the ideas of idealism and anxieties, both of which seem prominent in teen thinking. CALLIOPE: Did you come up with a title? JOE: Not yet. The idea is still percolating. CALLIOPE: What did you learn from your visit with Erin? JOE: She is a senior in college and about ready to face the real world. It reminded me of being her age and having the same mixture of idealism and fear I just mentioned. CALLIOPE: Sound's like you're on the right track. JOE: I think so. I plan to do some more exploration of the topic of writing for teens. CALLIOPE: Any specifics? JOE: I am perusing some teen sites and will also look at some books popular with teen to explore themes of interest to them. CALLIOPE: Sounds like a good approach. JOE: I'm glad you agree. On to the day's work. |