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Back in the day when I wrote for an astronomy magazine, I wore a special pair of tennis shoes whenever there was an eclipse. My eclipse shoes were made from a fabric printed with suns, moons, stars, and comets.
Those shoes were my lucky charms, ensuring I got great eclipse photos and even better elipse article bylines.
But now, I’m turning in my eclipse shoes for new lucky charms - - a great collection of fun shoes for the writer in everyone. Problem is, I can’t decided between the red polka dot thong sandals, the pink rockin’ round-up Sugar Shoes, or one of the hip Red Wing boots. Sometimes even the most serious authors just wanna have a little fun.
Whenever my niece cooks, she plays music to match the menu. Whenever I write, I do the same - - but now I’m wondering if my writing would pop up a level or two if I wore shoes to match my topic. You know - - lightweight hikers when writing an article about the best hikes in San Diego County, or those red polka dots while working on a round-up piece reviewing the best new chicklit fiction.
We authors can be a strange lot when it comes to our “magic”. Some of us can’t write without “the right pen”, some without “the right atmosphere”. My thing has always been “the right music.” But now - - those shoes. Just think what heights I could conquer if I just had the right shoes.
Would love to hear about your “the right . . . . . “. Leave a comment.
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