by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Sep 11, 2023 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Comfort Zone, Disciplined Decisions, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective
Most people who know me would say I’m outgoing, exuding confidence in all I do. I beg to differ. Yes, I’ve developed confidence over a lifetime of various experiences, but I still think I’m naturally shy, holding my cards close to the vest, not wanting to divulge too...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Jul 12, 2023 | fiction writing, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
For writing inspiration, I’ve always got my eyes and ears on high alert for new ideas, new characters, and unique plots. Often, I develop characters for my novels based on people from my past as well as from people I meet or come across during the day. But it’s the...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Jun 14, 2023 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, fiction writing, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective, Reading Enjoyment, Writing Inspiration
Staying connected with people is essential, both personally and professionally. As social beings, we need consistent personal interaction with each other to maintain our humanity. And I’m not referring to social media, but face-to-face encounters and/or phone calls....
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | May 15, 2023 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Disciplined Decisions, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective
Over the past year, a slew of shady salespeople has been hounding me by phone and through emails, trying to lure me to accept their dubious invitations to engage in whatever organizations they represent, promising me fame and fortune if I’ll only listen to their...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Apr 18, 2023 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Comfort Zone, Disciplined Decisions, fiction writing, Gratitude, Meditation for the Mind, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
My teenage son wants to move to the snow. He’s tired of the balmy beach life where the temps rarely go below 40 degrees and where golf carts are street legal. Over the years, in his young mind, he’s determined that coastal people (read, girls) tend to be shallow and...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Feb 15, 2023 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Comfort Zone, Personal Stories
Twice during my youth, I spent the school year in Jerusalem, Israel with my family while my high-school teacher father was on Sabbatical leave. I turned 7 the first trip and then celebrated my 15th birthday the second time. Although my father taught my younger sister...
