Miranda’s Closet

Miranda’s Closet

Help an Author Dance a Jig

Have you ever read a book that resonated with you deeply? Have you ever believed a piece of literature stood out from the others in the same genre? Several years ago, I only wrote reviews about books that grabbed hold of me and didn’t let go. After I became an author,...

Nannie’s Peanut Butter Pinwheels

Yield: 20 to 40 pieces Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients 6-7 cups confectioners sugar (may take slightly more or less for desired consistency) 1/2 cup butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Procedure 1) Melt butter 2) Add vanilla...

Paperback Writer: Blending Words with Music

Paperback Writer: Blending Words with Music

Do you listen to music when you read or write? Does the melody transport you to another place, where dragons breathe in puffs of smoke or women and men fall hopelessly in love with kismet kisses? I usually don’t have music in the background while I type. I write...

Just Forget It: A Blog About First Memories

What is your first memory? Think about it. Can you describe the smells, tastes, sounds, and feelings attached to the memory? How old were you in this beginning recollection? Were you a small child, or were you a toddler, struggling to stand? Did you know that your...

Writing Journals

Do you keep a journal? Is it full of your daily experiences, ideas, and hopes for the future? You may associate a gender and age to those who keep journals, but journals and diaries are not limited to middle school girls and news reporters. Writing can benefit...