Sarah Ray Schwarcz

Living somewhere between reality and fantasy, with a bit of magic sprinkled in for good measure
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GAME OVER, SHRINKWITHERS!

GAME OVER, SHRINKWITHERS!
Jul 17, 2021 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
How exciting! It's almost here. Combining reality with fantasy, my new book explores one family's quest to make a difference, as they face the science of climate change and gather their wits to overcome looming disaster.  Whoever heard of a ShrinkWither?  Nobody, yet.

Treasures

Treasures
Aug 02, 2022 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
Sometimes we have to go to a quiet place and dig for our treasures. Sometimes we just have to look on a shelf nearby. But no matter where we find these precious items, we all have those treasures.
 

Writerly Wits

Writerly Wits
Mar 21, 2022 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
What an odd title!

Learn exactly what Writerly Wits means and how you can find your own Writerly Wits for your memoir.


 

Pearls and Knots - A Memoir

Pearls and Knots - A Memoir
Jan 05, 2022 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
Perhaps more questions than answers, Pearls and Knots is my collection of memory treasures. A challenge for you to capture your own memories.


 

Your Seven Steps for Writing a Memoir

Your Seven Steps for Writing a Memoir
Oct 11, 2021 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
People ask me how I write my books, including my my memoir, Pearls and Knots. Here are my seven steps for turning a memory into a memoir...



 

The Journey

The Journey
Mar 01, 2021 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
Finding the pearls and the knots in our lives....


 

The Pearls and Knots of 2020

The Pearls and Knots of 2020
Dec 29, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
This year's changes and challenges were just like Winston -- always underfoot, and always in our hearts. 
 

Cherish Your Creativity

Cherish Your Creativity
Oct 24, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
We all exercise creativity. We all are the artists of our lives.

 

Nothing Beats Today's Finale

Nothing Beats Today's Finale
Sep 05, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
Another day closer to tomorrow's sunrise, the future's promise, the catches waiting for your net. 

Finish This Sentence...

Finish This Sentence...
Aug 04, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
I always love these prompts --
Finish this sentence...

 

Every Good Change

Every Good Change
Jun 19, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
Every good change starts with coming out of our comfort zone. It's time for you to escape the "new normal", and cross that bridge... out of your comfort zone.




 

Some Days We Need to Stay Above the Clouds...

Some Days We Need to Stay Above the Clouds...
Jun 15, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
Some days are 'back-burner' days - you keep things simmering until they're ready to serve...

 

The best way forward is up

The best way forward is up
Jun 09, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
The best way forward is up...be sure to hold a hand out to others.


 

The Middle Grade Fantasy

The Middle Grade Fantasy
May 20, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
As soon as my memoir is tucked safely on the shelves, I will take a sharp right turn back to my fantasy novel. A special book written for middle graders who like to use their imaginations.
 

Excited to announce..."Pearls and Knots" releases this week!

Excited to announce..."Pearls and Knots" releases this week!
May 04, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
"Reflection and resilience are the two buoys that have sustained me as I leap from pearl to pearl"...excited to announce...Pearls and Knots releases this week!


 

Today is 'tude-day' — Fortitude, Attitude, Solitude

Today is 'tude-day' — Fortitude, Attitude, Solitude
Apr 20, 2020 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
As we all become more skilled at adapting to our 2020 changed circumstances, I extend hearty long-distance hugs to families and friends and coworkers. Our tightest hugs go to...


 

Heading into Winter

Heading into Winter
Nov 22, 2019 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz

As we head into winter...

 

A Picture's Worth

A Picture's Worth
Nov 15, 2019 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz

If a picture is work 1,000 words, then this one's....

 

Around the World in Eighty Years

Around the World in Eighty Years
Nov 12, 2019 by Sarah Ray Schwarcz
When you exit these doors for the last time, you can imagine your future, but it's all fantasy...