Writing and Whimsy

Welcome to my blog, Writing and Whimsy

You somehow ended up here and are probably wondering what this is all about.

This is the place I share my creative inspiration related to writing.

It usually involves tarot and wandering into strange places. Sometimes it involves wine, spirits (of all kinds) and conversation. What it always includes is taking the time to pause and open my eyes to the inherent magic all around me.

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Creator Profile: E.S. Oliver

Let’s chat with author E.S. Oliver to find out more about her creative process and what inspires her to pen tales!

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Tarot Pull: Suit of Cups & the Element of Water

Let’s dig into the Suit of Cups and its corresponding element - Water!

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Tarot Pull: Death

This week we’re diving into a tough but essential member of the Major Arcana: Death

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Short Story: Come Inside

Here’s another ghost from the past - my short story, Come Inside

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Tarot Pull: The Five of Cups

This week we’re talking about grief through the lens of the Five of Cups. Not an easy card, but an important one all the same.

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Tarot Pull: The High Priestess

Let’s jump in and take a look at this week’s tarot pull - The High Priestess!

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Short Story: Reflection

Check out my short story from years gone by - Reflection

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Tarot Pull: The Magician

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Creator Profile: E. W. "Doc" Parris

Check out my first Creator Profile as we dig into the mind of E.W. “Doc” Parris

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Tarot Pull: The Fool

This week, we’re following in The Fool’s footsteps as we explore this complex archetype (and its use in my novel!)

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Character Building Tarot Spread: Goals, Motivation and Conflict (GMC) Spread

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Tarot Pull with Character Development Demo: The Lovers

This week, we take a dive into The Lovers card as well as a quick demo on how to use it during creative development

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Tarot Pull: The Hermit

This week, we’re taking a lesson or nine from another member of the Major Arcana - The Hermit!

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Inspiration and Intention Altars

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Tarot Pull: The Sun

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Character Building Tarot Spread: Body of the Character

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Weekly Tarot Pull: The Eight of Cups

This week’s random tarot pull is The Eight of Cups…

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Does Inspiration Come in a Vacuum?

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Tarot Pull: The King of Cups

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Tarot Tour #1: The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck

This week, we embark on our very first Tarot Tour! Come explore The Wild Unknown Tarot deck with me