by Dianne C. Braley | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
Hey friends! I stumbled upon a powerful poem by Philip Larkin, an English poet and novelist. I resonated with it instantly as he captured much of what I am currently experiencing with the coming change of season. The Trees (1974) The trees are coming into...
by Dianne C. Braley | Feb 10, 2023 | Blog
I’ve been doing some soul-searching lately (uh-oh). I’m always trying to work on myself almost to a fault, really. Sometimes I need to remember to take a break and be more accepting of myself, but alas, here I am. This time I needed it, however. I’ve been struggling...
by Dianne C. Braley | Jan 6, 2023 | Blog
Dianne C. Braley The Silence in the Sound winner December 2022 Hey everyone. It’s New Years’ Eve morning, and I guess I want to say I’m reflecting on the past year and all that’s happened, but I stopped looking back on life a while ago. However, I’m considering taking...
by Dianne C. Braley | Nov 4, 2022 | Blog
Hey everyone. I hope you’re all doing well. It’s just past the two-month mark since my novel, The Silence in the Sound’s release, and as I’ve said before, it’s quite a ride. Life is filled with so many challenges, and I’ve learned over time that there is no rhyme or...
by Dianne C. Braley | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog
What does it take to achieve your goals? I think the answers vary for everyone, but there are a few words that you hear from successful people repeatedly—discipline, persistence, work, focus, etc.—fearless motivation. Sometimes it’s not the most talented or gifted,...