When I Stepped Away From My Writing Discovering the importance of creative cross-pollination

Last Friday, I took the day “off” and I learned about creative cross-pollination.

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Seeing the amazing projects from our Society, Culture and Consumption module: TED Talks + policy documents to campaign videos + poster sets.

Amongst this is finishing the book proposal for #Book1!

Happy New Year to all + may your 2026 be joyous + fulfilled.

#ECR #amresearching #amcreating 3/3

With my kids home on winter break, I’m in 100% artist mode. We’re doing art projects, making vision boards, and more.
Next week, I’ll return to CEO mode and dive into client projects as well as growing my blog/writing & editing business.

What mode are you in this week? #AmCreating

#writingcommunity #amwriting #amcreating #amediting #writerscommunity

I’ll be making a wire skeleton tonight.
That’s where the dopamine is. #amcreating

A flooded soccer field, with the goal posts reflected in the pond after a heavy rain as if a rectangular box in the landscape. To emphasize the effect, the area within the 'frame' is black and white to the rest of the images backdrop of grass and acacia trees.

A rainy day in Phoenix, or a portal? The mind of an author while walking the dog. #phoenix #rain #flooding #portal #amcreating

Stories through words and images It's in our bones to weave narratives in one form or another. What's your current way?

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#MarjoriesMusings #Newletter #AmWriting #AmCreating #Art #Stories #WeavingWorlds

#Blender changed its hair system from particles to geometry. It took a bit to get the hang of it, but wow it's so much better.

#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife

An animation of a furry creature walking down a street at night.

The evolution of my #Blender project. Using Blender 5.0 Alpha on a Mac Air M3.

#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting

Writer’s Digest has named TheIndyAuthor.com one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers four years in a row--visit to find the resources that will support you in your writing craft and publishing voyage! #indieauthor #indiepub #indiepublishing #amwriting #amcreating

Side profile image of a young Muhammad Ali in a contemplative mood. In this acrylic painting on paper, Ali is wearing a camel-coloured coat and looking to the right. Copyright ©️ 2025 Marjorie H Morgan

Bob Marley - an adaptation from the image on the cover of the Kaya album (1978) showing Bob Marley looking forward, and slightly to the left. In this acrylic painting on canvas board, he is wearing a green and white tracksuit top and smiling. His locks are shoulder length, indicating that he was around 32 years of age. The original monochrome source image, by Kate Simon, was taken in 1976. This image Copyright ©️ 2025 Marjorie H Morgan.

#Art #AmCreating #AmMaking #Icons #MuhammadAli #BobMarley #Jamaican #American #Boxer #Musician

These images are Copyright ©️ 2025 Marjorie H Morgan - cannot be reproduced or used without permission.

“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison

#quotes #bookquotes #books #authors #writers #writing #amwriting #amcreating #creative #fantasy #fantasywriters #bookish #bookishquotes

Abstract art on a square canvas (23.5"²/ 50cm²)- the main background colour is red that merges into orange and yellow with a motion of movement from bottom left to upper right represented by highlighted flecks of varying shades of yellow, blue, green, red, and purple colours. The centre of the canvas has a background of deep purple changing to red, yellow, blue and green as it merges with the adjacent yellow, orange and red colours. Bottom left of the canvas bears my initials: MHM.

Abstract art on a square canvas (23.5"²/ 50cm²)- the main pattern is a swirl from the outer edges of the canvas to the centre. The colours interact amd merge with the dominant visible hues being ultramarine blue, sky blue, titanium white, cadmium yellow, hooker green, leaf green. A hint of the burnt umber background is visible in each of the four corners under receding layers of the aforementioned colours. Bottom left of the canvas bears my initials: MHM.

I made some art.

#AbstractArt
#AmCreating

The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee | TEDxManchester YouTube video by TEDx Talks

A reminder that your art is important:
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#makeart #amcreating #amwriting

The good folks at @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social is doing one of those Goodreads Giveaways for @chuckwendig.bsky.social's latest The Staircase in the Woods. It's been YEARS since I got lucky enough to be selected over there. THIS would make up for all of THAT! #AmCreating #noAI

🌕 You don’t have to finish a chapter.

🌸 You just have to show up for your art.

Because when we honor the creative spark, we shine within.

#DivineFemininePublishing #MondayMotivation #CreativityIsSacred #WritersOfBlueSky #ArtIsLife #AmCreating #IndieArtistCommunity #WritingLife #CreateWithHeart ✍️🌀

Life may be terrible atm, but my friend invited me to a BYO crafting night at her local library next week and I said yes because maybe a little craft night surrounded by books will cure me….

#BookSky #CraftSky #CreatorSky #ILoveLibraries #AmCreating

Primed my Rutherford team for Gaslands, started getting the bits and cars together for a Miyazaki team, and wrote two chapters in my horror/crime thriller. Productive day so far. Time for a nap. #gaslands #wargamingcommunity #writersky #writingcommunity #amwriting #amcreating #amthriving

I recently went to see a friend for the first time in about 5 years. The last time I saw him, he was naked in my shower as I took pictures for a series of prints I was working on. When I get too immersed in mundane life, I need to remember that I am also that woman. #amwriting #amcreating

A photo of fun chronic illness themed buttons to represent MCAS, EDS, POTS, and Gastroparesis

I think it’s crafting time 👀

I’m gonna make more #ChronicIllness buttons for a friend’s care package program!

#Gastroparesis #MCAS #EDS #POTS #MastCellActivationSyndrome #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Spoonie
#CreatorSky #Crafting #AmCreating #CreatorLift #Cricut

Happy Full Moon in Leo. Tap into that energy today and get creative! #witchsky #amcreating #artsky #booksky

#amwriting #amcreating #amhoping
So much of this trilogy outline is hammered out, but the subplots have yet to woven in. I LOVE WHAT I DO!! ❤️

This is what I painted today! What have you done to be creative this weekend? #amcreating #artsky #AcrylicOnCanvas #creativity

The most radical thing you can do in a world that wants you numb and passive is to make something real. What creative things are you doing this weekend? #amcreating #artsky #writersky #musicsky

To imagine is to refuse limitations. To create is to challenge. #amcreating #artsky #writersky #musicsky

The trouble I had w/ Kontakt yesterday (mono track should've been stereo) was resolved. I have a kickin' new track to listen to for the next several days, & decide what bits to bring forward & emphasize in the mix. I hope you love what you do as much as I love what I do.❤️ #amcreating #musicsky

We are ALL creative & the act of creation is an expression of our hope for a better tomorrow, our belief in the power of possibility. #amcreating #artsky #creatives

Photo of computer and lighting on desk.

Studio all set up. Time to record some courses! #amagenting #amcreating

Alright, #productive day so far! Got myself all set up to kick things off in March & I've roughly planned the year ahead. I'm still new to this stuff, but I'm super excited to share everything I've been working towards 😊

#amwriting #amcreating #wip #projectplanning #ttrpgsky #writesky #motivated