Cardinals, those surprising flashes of red in the air or the trees, suggest something both stunning and illusive.
Fifteen years ago, I sat down to write a book with only the title in mind: Chasing Redbird. On one level Chasing Redbird is the story of a girl uncovering a trail one summer, of finding her place in her family and the world, but on another level it is about the process of creation, of uncovering the trail of the story.
With every story I write, I feel as if I am chasing a redbird, and I hope I will find it. I don't have to 'catch' it; I just have to find it, see it, and show it to you.
Sharon, you do an excellent job of sharing your redbirds..
ReplyDeleteA favorite of mine. Me? I can be satisfied with just the chase these days. Ha!
ReplyDeletethank goodness you don't 'catch' the red birds. if the birds were caught, there'd be nothing left to look for.
ReplyDeleteThe journey you have shared in so many books is evident in your summary of what you do. Thanks for finding, seeing, and showing. I almost posted a cardinal photo today also!
ReplyDeleteA perfect description of the way you write. Nice photo!
ReplyDeleteYou take us on these tender quests with you in each book and how we love the journey you lead us through.
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