by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Dec 12, 2023 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Gratitude, Meditation for the Mind, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective
The 18th anniversary of my father’s passing occurred last week, bringing up a lot of memories. Happy, sad and humorous. My dad was highly intelligent, sensitive, creative as well as extremely funny. Deadpan funny at times. Irreverently funny. Like the time he called...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Oct 10, 2023 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Personal Stories
In May, I wrote about the annoying and unrelenting phone calls and texts I had been receiving from questionable salespeople supposedly representing “traditional publishers,” purportedly trying to lure me into a “contract” for “re-publishing” one of my books. At that...
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...
