IWSG: Almost Home

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 It's the first Wednesday of the month--time for the IWSG post.

  

 Why? The IWSG is here to share and encourage, to offer a place for authors to admit their insecurities and offer help and support to each other.

How? The official IWSG posting day is the first Wednesday of every month. Hop around the list and see who has worries, triumphs, and news to share.

 Every month we have an optional question to spark discussion. 

Our motto: 
Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!


Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.
 

The awesome co-hosts for the March 6posting of the IWSG are Kristina Kelly, Miffie Seideman, Jean Davis, and Liza @ Middle Passages!

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. 

Remember, the question is optional

March 6th question: Have you "played" with AI to write those nasty synopses, or do you refuse to go that route? How do you feel about AI's impact on creative writing?
 
 
No real IWSG post this month--I'm almost home, but not quite there, being in transit today somewhere over the pole as you read this (maybe). I’m kind of sorry, as I do have some opinions:). I look forward to seeing what y’all say on this topic as I slowly catch up over the next couple of weeks. 

Gratuitous travel photos: creatures that don’t mess with AI. 


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  1. Natalie AguirreMarch 6, 2024 at 3:55 AM

    Have a safe trip home.

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  2. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 6, 2024 at 4:47 AM

    I ended up with a long airport layover today, so looks like I’ll be visiting lots of you!

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 6, 2024 at 4:50 AM

      And oh-oh. At least one person’s comment isn’t showing up on my phone? If you comment, I WILL get to you!

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  3. Kristina KellyMarch 6, 2024 at 5:10 AM

    I love seeing earth’s creatures! I hope you have safe travels.

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 6, 2024 at 8:34 AM

      Thanks! I got to see so many amazing animals this last month!

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  4. JacquiMarch 6, 2024 at 8:12 AM

    Always love animal pictures in the wild.

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 6, 2024 at 8:45 AM

      It’s amazing how different it is seeing the animals in the wild vs a zoo…

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  5. Jemima PettMarch 6, 2024 at 8:15 AM

    Love lizards, and that one’s a beauty! How can you be on your way home already?? Hope the wedding goes well 😀

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 6, 2024 at 8:33 AM

      It doesn’t feel like “already” to me—feels like I’ve been away for a year.

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  6. C.D. Gallant-KingMarch 6, 2024 at 11:04 AM

    Safe travels! And what's up with everyone visiting exotic (and warm!) places? Today it's above freezing and drizzling rain, but I'm sitting here thankful it's not snowing!

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 7, 2024 at 6:58 AM

      It was great to go where there was more sun and light, but I hate the heat. So glad to be going back where I don’t have to sweat 24/7.

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  7. Olga GodimMarch 6, 2024 at 12:04 PM

    Gorgeous photos, Rebecca.

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  8. cleemckenzieMarch 6, 2024 at 2:28 PM

    Welcome home. I'm sure you had a fantastic trip. Just look at those AI Burden-less creatures. How content they look.

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 7, 2024 at 6:58 AM

      AND they never think about politics. Though maybe they should.

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  9. Toi ThomasMarch 6, 2024 at 3:12 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your images. Nature is the best. Hopefully, you never have to mess with A.I. either.

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  10. Fundy BlueMarch 6, 2024 at 4:09 PM

    I hope you arrive home safely and share your travel adventures with us, Rebecca!

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 7, 2024 at 6:59 AM

      This trip should keep me in “Photo Friday” fodder for a long time. Of course, first I have to sort and edit the thousands of pictures.

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  11. Patricia JLMarch 7, 2024 at 9:45 AM

    Safe travels.

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  12. emaginetteMarch 7, 2024 at 10:27 AM

    I love elephants and rhinos so much. Great pics.

    Anna from elements of emaginette

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  13. Denise Covey March 7, 2024 at 3:22 PM

    Glad you had such a great time Rebecca. Enjoy home between trips!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 7, 2024 at 4:38 PM

    That is such a fantastic pic of you at the top of the page on the left!

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 15, 2024 at 11:47 AM

      Thanks! My brother-in-law shot that in a mountain hut in Argentina :)

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  15. Ronel Janse van VuurenMarch 12, 2024 at 1:43 AM

    Seeing elephants in the wild is always a treat -- they're so cute!

    Ronel visiting for IWSG day If You Don’t Have Time to Read…

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