by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Jan 13, 2025 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Book Writing Research Process, Personal Stories, Positive Perspective, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
Making New Year’s Resolutions has never been a top priority for me. I commit to goals all year long so waiting till the beginning of a new year to change a bad habit or create a new, healthier one doesn’t motivate me. I tend to change bad habits when I get sick and...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Jul 12, 2024 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Book Writing Research Process, Disciplined Decisions, fiction writing, Gratitude, Positive Perspective, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
Thankfully, I have a full life with many blessings and much to be grateful for. I am truly never bored as I always have something to do or somewhere to go. In fact, I can no longer keep up with the numerous hobbies I collected over the years because I’ve replaced them...
by Author-Rochelle Kaplan | Apr 12, 2024 | Author Rochelle Kaplan, Gratitude, Positive Perspective
In anticipation of a milestone birthday last October, I decided to start travelling internationally again; something I hadn’t done since COVID shut down the world in 2020. Because I enjoy travelling—and often do so on my own—I considered 2023 as my “travel year,”...
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 | 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...
